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Volume 35 Number 31 • November 25, 2023

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A Look Inside Agritourism grows in rural Wyoming communities... Page 7 Winter weather update provided by Don Day Jr. during WAID meeting...............Page 10 U.S. Meat Export Federation hosts strategic planning conference.......................Pages 12-13 Community snowman project brings Christmas cheer to smalltown Wyoming..............Page 18

Workhop held to gather public input on Rock Springs RMP On Nov. 17-18, Gov. Mark Gordon hosted three interactive public workshops in Sweetwater County regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) draft resource management plan

(RMP) and environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Rock Springs Field Office (RSFO), released in August. The meetings were organized by the University of Wyoming’s (UW) Ruck-

elshaus Institute; the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources; the UW School of Energy Resources and the Wyoming County Commissioners Association.

Public input at the workshops will be used to inform a governor-appointed task force composed of various leaders representing everything from recreation, Please see RMP on page 6

Quick Bits

WLSB update

Career Fair

Animal health a top priority in Wyoming according to WLSB

Registration is now open for the University of Wyomingʼs Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources Career Fair. Students from the College of Agriculture and the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources will be attending. For more information and to register, visit wyoming.joinhandshake. com/login.

RMEF Funds

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has committed $400,000 to reinforce its multi-decade partnership with Western states for issues critical to the movement and overall health of elk, mule deer, pronghorn, antelope and other wildlife species. The funding will go toward state-led shovelready projects. In Wyoming, funding may be used to treat invasive grasses on migratory and winter range.

DEQ Testifies Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Land Quality Administrator Kyle Wendtland testified during the oversight hearing of the House Natural Resource Committee Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. The purpose of the hearing was to examine the Biden administration’s Abandoned Mine Lands and Active Mining Programs. For more information or to watch the DEQ’s testimony, visit deq. wyoming.gov/2023/11/wyoming-deq-land-quality-division-administrator-testifies-before-u-s-house-natural-resource-committee-subcommittee/.

WSF Winners

On Nov. 18, the Wyoming State Fair (WSF) announced its Behind the Brand content winners. Contestants were entered in a drawing simply by posting photos and videos on social media and tagging WSF. Photo winners were Alivia Paterson in first place, Jen White in second place and University of Wyoming Lincoln County Extension in third place. Video winners are Peter Kaleda in first place and Ryan Andrews in second place.

Please see FORAGE on page 10

GOVERNOR’S BUSINESS FORUM State leaders gather to discuss innovative solutions

The Governor’s Business Forum is Wyoming’s premier business event and was held Nov. 13-15 at the University of Wyoming (UW) in Laramie. The prestigious forum brings individuals who share common values together from some of the state’s largest industries.

The forum also gives state leaders a venue to discuss ways to move Wyoming forward and the opportunity to network, while creating solutions for current issues. Indivior’s Global Integrity and Compliance Investigator Tim Mazur kicked off the 40th Annual Governor’s Business Forum with a keynote address on how business ethics affects organizational success. The pre-forum was a new addition to the yearly Please see FORUM on page 8

It begins with us – Gov. Mark Gordon presented the opening address at the Governor’s Business Forum. WYLR photo

ALB provides update Industry representation and diversity was top of mind when the Mandatory Lamb Checkoff was developed, requiring the 13-member American Lamb Board (ALB) to meet specific criteria to represent the entire U.S. sheep industry. ALB is composed of representatives from two geographic regions – east and west of the Mississippi River. The board includes six producers, three feeder representatives, three first handlers and one seedstock producer. The board exists to provide information to the industry on lamb and sheep marketing and responsibilities include setting policies to guide the board and staff, ensuring assessments are collected and income is spent responsibility, reviewing and approving program plans and budgets, attending and actively participating in meetings and calls, developing program goals and strategies and evaluating the effectiveness of programs. During the 2023 West Central States Wool Growers Annual Convention, held Nov. 2-4 in Boise, Idaho, ALB Chair Peter J. Camino of Buffalo provided attendees with an update from the board. Funding and finances To begin, Camino pointed out ALB is not funded through import money. Instead, the board is funded through checkoff dollars paid by all segments of the U.S. sheep industry. “During COVID-19, we took a big hit and our finances dropped from nearly $2 million to $1.2 million,” Camino explained. He further noted, following the pandemic, many sale barns weren’t accurately reporting the number of livestock they moved, so ALB conducted an initiative to improve sale Please see ALB on page 5

At the Nov. 16 meeting of the Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) held in Casper, board members discussed current topics ranging from past educational training to current animal health issues. WLSB President Shaun Sims called the board meeting to order, and past meeting minutes were approved and passed. WLSB Director Steve True gave a quick overview of his director’s report, discussing the possibility of a future rural crimes task force and the intent to change protocols involving hide inspections. He concluded his update with current legislative news. Wyoming Brand Inspector Lee Romsa also delivered a short update on brand inspections and recording. “We were able to print the Wyoming brand book on time and under budget,” Romsa stated. “In the future, we will release a public announcement reminding brand owners to update their current address.” Please see WLSB on page 20

WWIA tours honey plant during symposium As a group of ladies gathered in the main building of a local family business in Worland, the sweet smell of honey floated in the air. On Nov. 9, Wyoming Women in Ag (WWIA) Symposium attendees received a warm welcome at Bryant Honey for a private tour, which was part of the 2023 WWIA Symposium. Today, the family business manages thousands of honey bee colonies, producing half a million gallons of honey each year, making it the largest producer in the state. Generational beekeepers In 1915, H.E. Bryant started Bryant Honey Company with one mission in mind – to produce Wyoming’s best tasting honey.

“With each generation, a little more was added to the family business, and we created a sustainable honey business,” stated Brady Bryant, a fifth-generation bee team member. In the beginning, the Bryant farm started with 50 honey bee colonies and by 1980 Robert Bryant pushed the family business to over 1,000 colonies, creating a full-scale commercial honey bee production. Don and Bobby Bryant, fourth-generation producers, expanded into six counties and managed nearly 5,000 colonies around the state. Bryant Honey has always focused on

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Please see WWIA on page 19

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Water Is Gold Recently, I attended the first ever Wyoming Association of Irrigation Districts (WAID) Convention in Casper. I didn’t realize how timely the meeting was. After listening to some of the speakers, I caught on to the fact, in Western states, water is gold. The only differFrom the Publisher ence is the value of water will never go Dennis Sun down. I want to thank WAID and those involved in this inaugural convention, as they know the real value of water. Those in rural areas realize the value of water, as there are many times they are without it. They have experienced drought, pumps going down and frozen or burst pipes, among other incidents. Most people residing in urban areas take water for granted because it is always there. I don’t hold this against them, since they have a constant supply and pay the bill every month. Some western states are headwater states where numerous rivers begin flowing either to the ocean or the Southwest region of the country. This is where the trouble lies, as those in the Southwest want our water and are pretty aggressive in trying to acquire it. To some it is more important to have golf courses, developments, fountains and swimming pools than to keep water in agriculture, ensuring a secure food supply. The Colorado River system is really at risk. In past years, during drought, everyone in the system has stopped taking water for granted and are looking north for more water. Currently, there is no excess water in the Colorado River system, as it is already over appropriated, and for Southwestern states to receive more water, it will have to come from agriculture in the northern parts of the river system or from agriculture and Tribes in the Southwest. These southwestern states claim they need two to four million acre feet of water to fill their needs. An acre foot is the amount of water a foot deep over an acre of land – a huge amount of water. Those involved in politics in southwestern states are targeting alfalfa as an unnecessary crop. They claim it utilizes too much water to grow. The majority of alfalfa grown in the Colorado River system is in southwestern states where some producers grow 10 crops a year. Farmers can grow and harvest alfalfa with machinery and don’t have to use hand labor as they do with some vegetables. In southwestern states, ag crops, nuts and vegetables have formed one of the largest breadbaskets of the country, but it is diminishing due to the Endangered Species Act and the need for development. Some say close to one-third of America’s food was raised in this area, and a large part of those crops are now grown in Mexico. America is close to being a food importer instead of being food independent. We need to remember the harsh reality of what is happening to our water. Southwestern states are now leasing water from users in upper parts of the Colorado River system, and if this get out of hand, what will happen to those communities? Our area has numerous communities along these Western rivers with a productive farming industry. These communities don’t have bust and booms but steady growth, and they shouldn’t be put at risk.

GUEST OPINIONS

Beef Checkoff-Funded Educator Program Helps Cultivate New Generation of Informed Consumers By Patty Wood

My husband and I own and operate a cow/calf operation and produce diversified row crops near LaMonte, Mo. However, as much as I enjoy farming, my true passion is education. I was a teacher for 32 years, working in pre-Kindergarten and elementary classrooms and assisting students as a library media specialist and technology coordinator. Now, as a member of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) and the Consumer Trust Committee, I’m finding new ways to enjoy “teachable moments” – spontaneous opportunities to answer questions and engage producers and consumers in conversations about the Beef Checkoff and the programs it funds to drive beef demand. On The Farm program One program which particularly resonates with me as a former educator is managed by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agricul-

ture (AFBFA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. AFBFA brings agriculture back into the classroom with its “On The Farm” Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program. This program shares the realities of farm life and food production through a variety of resources, along with inperson teacher farm and ranch tours. STEM educators get an annual, immersive professional development experience which combines food and agriculture with science education. Then, they take what they’ve learned back to their students, exponentially broadening the program’s reach. Why does this program matter? Because far fewer schoolchildren today are exposed to agriculture, and they often don’t understand where their food comes from. I used to experience this every fall when I’d bring cornstalks with ears attached to my

classroom for a door display. Many students – even in an agriculture-rich state like Missouri – wanted to know how I “made the corn” because it didn’t look like the corn that was a part of last Sunday’s dinner. I was able to explain why field corn looks different from sweet corn and how beef producers harvest and use it. However, in urban areas, teachers usually don’t have an agricultural background, which is why sharing the farming experience with them is so important. In-person tours The 12th and most recent On The Farm in-person tour took place in June, when 29 teachers and school administrators from across the country, representing 70,000 students, traveled to Colorado for an event hosted by the Colorado Beef Council. Participants visited with experts Please see PROGRAM on page 5

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NEWS BRIEFS USDA reviews plants

USCA to hold meeting

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed 12 plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they posed an increased plant pest risk as relative to non-modified comparators. These include Bayer Crop Science’s modified soybean for herbicide resistance; Bioheuris, Inc.’s modified soybean for herbicide resistance; CoverCress, Inc.’s modified pennycress for reduced levels of erucic acid and reduced fiber in the seed; Inari Agriculture, Inc.’s modified corn for altered plant architecture and Insignum AgTech’s modified corn to induce a rapid response to fungal infection. Other plants include Mazen Animal Health, Inc.’s modified corn for altered enzyme levels and herbicide resistance; Pairwise Plants Services, Inc.’s modified brown mustard for altered pungency to improve flavor and altered outgrowth/ texture to reduce appendage development on leaves and stems; Tropic Biosciences’ modified banana for altered fruit quality, non-browning and Yield 10 Bioscience, Inc.’s modified four camelina plants for herbicide resistance – one for resistance to glufosinate and three for resistance to glufosinate, imidazolinone and sulfonylurea. APHIS found these modified plants were unlikely to pose an increased plant pest risk compared to other cultivated plants. As a result, they are not subject to regulation. From a plant pest risk perspective, these modified plants may be safely grown and bred in the U.S.

As individuals begin making plans for the holidays, they should be sure to mark their calendars for the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association’s (USCA) 16th Annual Meeting, which will be held Dec. 1-2 at the Embassy Suites in downtown Fort Worth, Texas and made possible by support from AgRisk Advisors and Better Fed Foods. Producers from across the U.S. will meet to discuss policy resolutions, nominate leadership candidates and discuss the past year’s successes, as well as the organization’s priorities for the year ahead. Following the business meeting, invited speakers will take the stage for conversations on the current state and future of the U.S. cattle industry. One topic deserving of consumers’ and producers’ attention – the use of mRNA technology in livestock vaccines. Though there are no mRNA vaccines licensed for use in beef cattle in the U.S., there is ongoing research and development underway to bring a product to market. USCA will also host a live auction fundraiser dinner including a drawdown raffle for a Kubota UTV. The general public is invited to join and bid on items to help fundraise for another successful year of advocating for beef. For more information or to register for the meeting, visit uscattlemen.org/ or call USCA Executive Vice President Lia Biondo at 202-870-1552.

ALB members appointed The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed five board members to the American Lamb Board (ALB) who will contribute their expertise to advance the American lamb industry. The board members, whose three-year terms commence in January 2024 and conclude in January 2027, bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives. The newly appointed members are Steve Breeding of Seaford, Del., a producer with 100 head or less and Catherine Harper of Eaton, Colo., a feeder with less than 5,000 head. Reappointed members are David McEwen of Galata, Mont., a producer with greater than 500 head; Carlos Barba of Naperville, Ill., a first handler and Michael Duff of Blackfoot, Idaho, a seedstock producer. To learn more about the appointment process, oversight and additional board members, visit ams.usda.gov/ rules-regulations/research-promotion/lamb.

Barrasso, Lummis lead effort

AAW officers elected American Agri-Women (AAW) recently elected its national officers at its 2023 National Convention in Sacramento, Calif. AAW, a national coalition of farm, ranch and agri-business women, is in its 49th year of advocating for agriculture. Serving as American Agri-Women’s 25th president is Rose Tryon of the California Women for Agriculture, after serving as first vice president. Kim Bremmer of Wisconsin Agri-Women was elected as the first vice president; Chrissy Wozniak of Florida Agri-Women was elected as the vice president of communications; Kathy Goodyke of Minnesota Agri-Women was elected as treasurer and Heather Hampton Knodle of Illinois Agri-Women will proceed as AAW’s newest past president. Arlene Kovash of Oregon Women for Agriculture will serve her second year as secretary, and Jean Goslin of Kansas Agri-Women will serve her second year as vice president of education.

U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) joined U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) in reintroducing the Helping Open Underutilized Space to Ensure Shelter (HOUSES) Act, which seeks to alleviate housing constraints experienced across Wyoming. This legislation would enable state and local governments to utilize select federal lands in appropriate areas to bolster local efforts to combat rising housing costs and increase available housing stock. The legislation expressly prohibits the use of national parks and lands with special designations, such as national monuments, wilderness areas or national recreation areas. “Housing affordability is a nationwide problem. Rent is high and mortgages are even higher thanks to ‘Bidenomics.’ The HOUSES Act will provide new options to state and local governments by allowing them to buy certain lands from the federal government for residential purposes. As more people move to Wyoming, growing communities need options to expand housing,” said Barrasso. “As affordable housing becomes scarcer in Wyoming, we need innovative solutions to help families be able to continue calling Wyoming home,” said Lummis. “The HOUSES Act frees up some federal land to be purchased and repurposed for residential development and helps Western families fulfill and continue to live the American dream.”

Angus members elected The 140th Annual Convention of Delegates for the American Angus Association assembled Nov. 6 in Orlando, Fla., where five members were re-elected to the Board of Directors for a second term. They include Mark Ahearn of Wills Point, Texas; Smitty Lamb of Tifton, Ga.; Charles Mogck of Olivet, S.D.; Darrell Stevenson of White Sulphur Springs, Mont. and Jerry Theis of Leavenworth, Kan. Officers of the board were also elected. Elected officers are Barry Pollard of Enid, Okla. as president and chairman and Jonathan Perry of Fayetteville, Tenn. as vice president and vice chairman of the board. Jim Brinkley of Milan, Mo. will serve as the treasurer for the 2023-24 term. “I look forward to working with the board, the membership in general and the staff as well,” Pollard says. “We have such talented people at every level, and we want to hear their ideas. We want to hear how the things we’ve done for them are benefiting their herd and what questions they have.” Directors can serve up to two three-year terms on the board and, if elected, they serve an additional oneyear term in office as president and chairman and/or vice president and vice chairman.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Convention attendees win big

Angus breeders and beef industry enthusiasts gathered in Orlando, Fla. for the 2023 Angus Convention, and three lucky individuals left with prizes to help them expand their operations’ potential. Working cattle will become a low-stress task for Adam Sawyer of Nebraska as he installs his new Priefert and Datamars Complete Cattle Handling System, valued at $42,000. The extensive package features a solid sweep with a straight working alley, adjustable to one of four widths, leading to a Priefert Model S04 Squeeze Chute. This set up is completed by a Tru-Test complete weight and water management solution by Datamars, electronic identification reader and WaterWell 2 automatic waterer. Thanks to Priefert and Datamars, Sawyer will be able to use this technology to work cattle more safely and efficiently. Kenny Hinkle of Missouri took home a John Deere XUV835M Gator valued at $19,500. Hinkle’s new Gator features a three-person cock pit, power steering; a 54-horsepower engine; 2,000-pound towing capacity; 1,000-pound cargo box capacity and speeds up to 45 miles per hour. Association members and staff appreciate John Deere’s generous donation and continued support of the Angus Convention. The third winner, Marcia Bryant of Nebraska, received a Trans Ova service voucher. The voucher will help cover one genetic preservation, an IVF cycle and up to five fresh implants into Trans Ova or client recipients and more.

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Bill introduced U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced legislation to study the barriers Wyoming’s farming and ranching communities face when accessing mental and behavioral health care services. According to the National Rural Health Association, the rate of suicide among farmers is three and a half times greater than the general population. A Morning Consult poll found during 2021, farmers, agricultural workers and rural adults reported experiencing more stress and mental health challenges compared to the year prior. The same poll also found while the stigma around seeking help or treatment for mental health has decreased, it still remains a factor. Wyoming continues to have one of the highest suicide rates in the country with 149 suicides, or 26.66 per 100,000 residents, reported in 2022, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. The Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder and Treatment and Mental Health Care Act would require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study to address these barriers and improve access to care. To read the bill in its entirety, visit bennet.senate. gov/public/_cache/files/c/e/ce269be8-6536-4a12-a7ca995528a8ff38/158D8B0A16908DF81EBC703081A2C 62E.rya23f02.pdf.

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American foulbrood (AFB) is a devastating honey bee brood disease and was recently confirmed in a hive in Lincoln County. AFB is an infectious, notifiable, bacterial brood disease that weakens and kills honey bee colonies. Early detection of the disease is important because routine apiary management and interchange of hive components can easily spread the disease to healthy bee colonies. “AFB has only been confirmed in one hive in the state of Wyoming, but we’d like all of our beekeepers to be proactive when it comes to this disease because of how easily it can spread,” said Slade Franklin, manager of the Technical Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA). The WDA has reached out to registered apiaries within seven miles of the location AFB was found but suggests all apiary managers and hobbyists across the state inspect their hives to look for symptoms of the disease. Symptoms include sealed brood cells which have become discolored and sunken, punctures in brood capping, dead larvae that are dark brown and/or black and sticky and/ or ropy in consistency, black scale which is a brittle incrustation adhering tightly to the cell wall or flat on the floor of the brood cell and/or a foul odor. Individuals with concerns should visit ars.usda.gov/ northeast-area/beltsville-md-barc/beltsville-agriculturalresearch-center/bee-research-laboratory/docs/bee-diseasediagnosis-service/. For more information, contact the WDA at agrtshelpdesk@ wyo.gov or call 307-777-7321.

SALE REPORTS Redland Angus Ranch "Range Calved-Range Raised Annual Production Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor Nov. 18, 2023 Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo Auctioneer: Joe Goggins 156 Angus Bulls Avg. $9,298 84 Commercial Bred Heifers Avg. $3,081 Top Sellers Lot 102 – Redland Traveler 102 – $20,000 DOB: 3/23/22 Sire: Redland Traveler 102 Dam’s Sire: O C C Do It All 656D EPDs: BW: +1.7, WW: +45, YW: +80 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Tim and Linda Burch, Mont. Lot 27 – Redland Chancelor 27 – $17,000 DOB: 3/17/22 Sire: O C C Chancelor 767C Dam’s Sire: O C C Do It All 656D EPDs: BW: +0.4, WW: +45, YW: +65 and Milk: +17 Buyer: Tim and Linda Burch, Mont. Lot 68 – Redland Do It All 68 – $17,000 DOB: 4/14/22 Sire: O C C Do It All 656D Dam’s Sire: GDAR Game Day 449 EPDs: BW: -1.7, WW: +32, YW: +65 and Milk: +18 Buyer: Gaugler Angus, Mont. Lot 129 – Redland Do It All 129 – $17,000 DOB: 3/15/22 Sire: O C C Do It All 656D Dam’s Sire: O C C Emblazon 854E EPDs: BW: +0.8, WW: +29, YW: +59 and Milk: +19 Buyer: Risse Angus, S.D. Lot 156 – Redland Do It All 156 – $15,500 DOB: 3/26/22 Sire: O C C Do It All 656D Dam’s Sire: GDAR Game Day 449 EPDs: BW: +0.2, WW: +38, YW: +68 and Milk: +14 Buyer: Ellsworth Ranch, S.D.

CROSSWORD Wyoming Livestock Roundup Crosswords, created by Myles Mellor.

Solution for the Nov. 18, 2023 crossword

Lot 211

Lot 70

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ALB continued from page 1 barn reports. “We went out to the sale barns and our revenue nearly doubled,” he stated. “This year, our budget was around $3.1 million, so we had a lot more money to work with. It is quite an improvement from what weʼve had in the past.” Supply and demand When it comes to lamb supply and demand, Camino mentioned there is both good and bad news. He noted there has been a huge increase in consumer demand for lamb, especially in the wake of COVID-19, as many consumers were forced to cook more meals at home and started experimenting with different protein sources. “People found out how good lamb is, and we saw historic, sky-high prices,” he said. On the other hand, the U.S. lamb crop has continued to plummet, producing nearly 100 million pounds less than in 2007. ALB efforts To combat this, ALB has committed time, effort and funding to help the U.S. produce more lamb and improve

marketing strategies. “At ALB, we are trying to recapture market shares, with a focus on regulating American lamb in the U.S. industry, addressing consumer demand, monitoring export markets and increasing the quality and consistency of our product,” Camino shared. He noted ALB recently acquired a $5 million grant for a study on climatefriendly, sustainable grazing. The research will look at implementing grazing under solar panels on over 10 million acres of land in the eastern U.S. “If we can prove there are benefits to this and get more people into the sheep business, we can hopefully get more lamb produced in the U.S.,” he said. Additionally, Camino noted ALB is working with Michigan State University on new technology for carbon capture, which is set to be released during the American Sheep Industry Association Convention in Denver Jan. 10-13, 2024. The new technology will be used to better understand how much carbon sheep produce and if

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PROGRAM continued from page 2 from across the cattle industry to better understand how to integrate animal agriculture into their STEM classrooms back home. Day one included learning about elements of cattle feed. Attendees also began developing their own lesson plans centered around the involvement of STEM in the beef cattle life cycle. On day two, attendees toured Colorado State University’s AgNext research facility to learn about methane measurement and how scientists observe and research cannulated cows. In addition to the inperson tours, this program included two pretour webinars leading up to the multi-day, in-thefield, immersive experience, one post-tour webinar and a structured professional development community. Previous On The Farm STEM tours have taken place in Portland, Ore.; Oklahoma City; Los Angeles; Nashville, Tenn.; Minneapolis; Fort Worth, Texas; Philadelphia; Syracuse, N.Y.; Kansas City, Mo. and Boston, providing different agricultural perspectives from around the country. Further efforts AFBFA’s efforts go beyond the On The Farm tours. They also work with

teachers across the country to integrate checkofffunded elementary, middle and high school beef curriculums into their lesson plans in multiple ways, like offering free resources, virtual workshops and so much more. By offering these well-rounded, immersive programs, the Beef Checkoff is giving hundreds of educators the knowledge and tools to effectively introduce students to beef production and the care and commitment beef producers dedicate to their herds. Connecting agriculture with science helps these STEM educators foster a new generation of consumers who are better informed about beef and beef production. This is incredibly important in today’s world where so much misinformation about agriculture and beef production exists. As a producer and an educator, I want consumers to better understand agriculture’s remarkable impact on us all, and the Beef Checkoff is helping make this happen. Patty Wood hails from LaMonte, Mo. and is a member of CBB and the Consumer Trust Committee. For more information on CBB or the On The Farm program, respectively visit beef board.org and/or onthefarmstem.com/.

a market exists for producers to sell carbon credits. “It is something else producers can add to their bottom line,” Camino stated. ALB has also worked with the University of Wyoming on a benchmarking study to help bankers better understand the finances behind a sheep operation and with the University of Idaho on lamb quality audits, lamb flavor studies and other new technology. “ALB is a member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, so we help monitor, create opportunities and fund programs to support markets where American lamb is exported,” Camino added. With this, Camino noted the U.S. exports 5.5 million pounds of lamb to markets in Mexico, Canada and Taiwan. The nation also imports 270 million pounds and produces 103 million pounds.

ALB update – American Lamb Board (ALB) Chair Peter J. Camino of Buffalo provided an update during the 2023 West Central States Wool Growers Annual Convention, held Nov. 2-4 in Boise, Idaho. WYLR photo

Camino concluded his presentation by noting ALB has also spent a considerable amount of time marketing American lamb through promotional videos, blogs,

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RMP continued from page 1 industry, conservation, agriculture and local government, among others. With this public input, the task force will develop recommendations to deliver to the governor and the BLM in January. During the second workshop, held on the morning of Nov. 18 in Green River, Gordon’s Natural Resource Policy Advisor Nolan Rap provided some insight into what the governor is hoping to gain from the public. “We want to use this process to inform the governor’s task force so we can provide the BLM a package of what the people who live, work and recreate in this state want for our public lands,” he said. “We really want to hear honest, good-faith input from all of you about what is important to you about these lands.” “As equally important as this task force is, it is also important for everyone to make separate comments to the BLM as well,” he added. Understanding RMPs Temple Stoellinger, associate professor and Wyoming Excellence Chair at the UW Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources and College of Law, was next to address those in attendance, providing context and information to better understand RMPs in general. To begin, Stoellinger explained the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA) is the major statute governing BLM to manage public lands for multiple use and sustained yield, which is accomplished through the development of RMPs. Specifically, she explained RMPs are cen-

tered around goals and objectives which guide land and resource actions implemented by the BLM, and they typically last in duration from 10 to 20 years. Stoellinger also outlined the RMP process, which begins with an agency determining an RMP revision is necessary and moves into a public scoping period. “Scoping is the first step, and this is where the BLM identifies major planning issues,” she explained. “They get input from the public about major issues that need to be addressed in the RMP, then they release the draft RMP and EIS.” After circulating the documents, the agency must provide a 90-day public comment period, and in the case of the RSFO’s RMP, the BLM has also issued a 60-day extension. Now, public comment will be accepted until Jan. 17. “The BLM will take these comments, develop a proposed plan and then a final RMP and EIS will be released,” Stoellinger explained. “There is a 30-day protest period, concurrent with a 60-day governor’s consistency review, and then the final record of decision (ROD) will be released.” Stoellinger pointed out only those who submit comments can participate in the protest period, and only after the final decision is released can legal challenges be raised. Navigating the RSFO RMP Although having a general understanding of RMPs is important, it is also critical for individuals to comprehend the RSFO RMP specifically. “I am going to talk about how to better inform our comments by reading the RMP, which as many well know,

is a huge document at over 1,300 pages,” stated Wyoming County Commissioners Association Natural Resource Counsel Micah Christensen. Instead of attempting to read the entire document, Christensen recommended reading the first 36 pages, which includes the executive summary, a glossary of terms and the table of contents. “Unfortunately, we aren’t going to learn it through osmosis. We will have to actually read it, and our comments are going to be a lot better for it,” said Christensen. “Thankfully, the BLM breaks down their very comprehensive plan into different chapters, a purpose and need statement, a range of alternatives, environmental consequences of these alternatives and some additional special designations.” Christensen noted the purpose of the Rock Springs RMP is to “provide an updated, comprehensive and environmentally-adequate framework for managing and allocating uses of public lands and resources administered by the BLM in the RSFO.” “The Rock Springs RMP will address changing news of the planning area by updating information and revising management goals, objectives and decisions, while ensuring public lands are managed according to the principles of multiple use identified in FLPMA while maintaining the valid existing rights and other obligations already established,” reads the purpose statement. The need statement reads, “Since the ROD for the Green River RMP was signed in 1997, new data has become available, new policies established and old policies revised. Additionally, completion of multiple main-

Understanding the RMP – Wyoming County Commissioners Association Natural Resource Counsel Micah Christensen broke down the Rock Springs Field Office resource management plan (RMP) during the governor’s workshop in Green River to help those in attendance better understand the proposed RMP. WYLR photo

tenance actions for the Green River RMP, along with multiple RMP amendments and RODs for programmatic EIS documents are needed to be incorporated into the updated RMP.” Additionally, the Rock Springs RMP includes four alternatives. These include Alternative A, the no action alternative, in which the agency would continue managing public lands the same way they have since 1997. Alternative B is the BLM’s preferred alternative, which emphasizes the “conservation of resource values with restraints on resource uses.” Alternative C suggests the least restrictive management actions, and Alternative D is a management approach using less restrictions on resource uses than Alternative B but more of a conservation focus than Alternative C. Although the BLM has provided a solid range of alternatives, Christensen noted this doesn’t mean the agency has to settle on one in its entirety. “We can take certain pieces that we like from all of the alternatives and work together to build something

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Agritourism grows in rural Wyoming communities Wyoming’s economic well-being revolves around three industries – energy, agriculture and tourism, but according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2017 Census Report, agritourism is on the rise in Wyoming. In fact, Wyoming earned $29.1 million from agritourism and recreational activities in 2017, more than doubling the 2012 total. A 2021 study conducted by Allied Market Research (AMR) projected the global agritourism industry will expand by an additional 13.4 percent by 2027. Currently, in Wyoming, numerous family-owned ranches and farms have already incorporated agritourism into their business model to supplement their income. USDA has identified growth in dude ranches and hunting services, as well as in the local food movement. This research has identified how roadside stands, U-pick farms, farm-based bed and breakfasts and other diverse businesses have supported local communities and have identified what makes an agritourism business successful. Agritourism benefits USDA identifies agritourism as “a form of commercial enterprise linking

agricultural production or processing with tourism to attract visitors onto a farm, ranch or other agricultural business for the purposes of entertaining or educating visitors while generating income for the farm, ranch or business owner.” According to AMR, “Agritourism, is a rapidly expanding sector, propelled by several key industry trends and growth drivers.” Individuals desire authentic experiences, which drives demand with travelers seeking hands-on encounters and allowing visitors to experience activities like cattle drives or cheese making on a dairy farm. Furthermore, agritourism positively impacts local economies, creating jobs and stimulating the development of supportive infrastructure, thereby contributing to rural development. “Agritourism benefits rural farms and landowners as it promotes and educates the public about agriculture,” states AMR. “It also provides opportunities for individuals to fulfill a desire while connecting with their local food systems, and it can influence consumer behavior in favor of local food consumption.” USDA also notes agritourism incentivizes land preservation, which

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of you, doing whatever it takes to get things done, we can do it better.” Gordon inspired the sold-out crowd with his opening address at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center on UW’s campus. He delivered a motivating speech encouraging everyone to find opportunities in the most difficult times and discussed his commitment to finding answers to state issues through innovation. “We are normal individuals who have the answers,” he continued. “And by working together and utilizing responsible communication, we can create opportunities to advance the state.” He expressed excitement about making education for children less complicated and more engaging. “Our ability to advance has never been greater than now,” he stated. “I encourage everyone to sit down and discuss the future of Wyoming’s next generation of employees. How do we meet their educational needs, being able to offer them careers here in Wyoming communities to fill our Main Streets?” “By working together, we can advance our agriculture, tourism and tech sectors, making Wyoming a business-friendly state,”

he added, “By implementing strategic investments through innovation, not regulation, we can ensure things are better than where we started.” “I look forward to hearing about the creative ideas this group of leaders comes up with over the next few days. This is where it all begins,” he concluded. Putting ideas into action During the two-day event, over 500 attendees had the opportunity to hear from a spectrum of industry leaders. Keynote Speaker Dr. Christian Keller, U.S. Army War College professor of history in the Department of National Security and Strategy, presented on strategic action. A panel of industry leaders, chaired by Anschutz Corporation Director of Communications and Government Relations Kara Choquette discussed how the factors of strategic business can help Wyoming’s workforce. Lauren Schoenfeld, Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) executive director, moderated a group of panelists who discussed updates about the program. Through WIP, a pipeline from community colleges to the university, businesses can help address Wyoming’s workforce. “We are using an integrated workforce pipeline

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“Organizations should focus on encouraging positive behaviors, such as setting a good example, keeping promises and commitments and supporting others. Adhering to workplace ethical standards allows organizations to grow successfully through cultural values.” – Tim Mazur, Invidor approach to identify key constituents which are integral to the development, use and integration of new technologies in agriculture,” stated Eastern Wyoming College President Dr. Jeffry Hawes. “WIP continues to develop strategies for economic development and diversification in Wyoming,” added Schoenfeld. In the final discussion for the day, expert panelists discussed how technology, including artificial intelligence, can enhance the energy industry. The forum celebrates success During the crowd’s favorite portion of the forum, three institutions – WyoTech, Southwest Wyoming Community Engagement and EMIT – were celebrated for working hard to achieve success. Also, forum participants had the pleasure of hearing from panel expert, Former Gov. Dave Freudenthal. He and the panel discussed property taxes, tax system history and a natural resource-based export economy. To end the first day of the 40th Annual Governor’s

Business Forum, the Wyoming Business Hall of Fame Awards Banquet honored four state leaders. W. Richard Scarlett was honored as the 2023 Legacy Business Hall of Fame Inductee, and Jim Mathis was the Contemporary 2023 Business Hall of Fame Inductee. The 2023 Wyoming Senate Legislator of the Year Award went to Ogden Driskill (R-HD01), and the 2023 House of Representatives Legislator of the Year was Barry Crago (R-HD40). Wyoming Hunger Initiative “Over 86,000 Wyoming residents struggle with food insecurity,” stated First Lady Jennie Gordon, who presented on the Wyoming Hunger Initiative, a project that partners with Wyoming organizations to find modern solutions to help local communities. The first lady noted over 34,393 pounds of game meat was donated through the initiative’s Food From the Field project in an effort to combat Wyoming’s food insecurity. “Gardeners across Wyoming have also joined the fight by reserving space in

their gardens to raise produce for local pantries,” she noted. “Last year, the Fair to Fork program was launched, and we created a partnership with Wyoming 4-H and FFA, intending to have youth participate in the entirety of the ranch-to-table process,” she continued. “We pay for their pigs, pay for the processing and let the child choose the organization they would like to donate the meat to.” In 2019, the organization launched the Beef for Backpacks program, and last year they donated 18,700 beef sticks to local communities. “For the 2023-24 school year, 307 Meat Company volunteered to donate enough beef to produce 205,000 snacks, equivalent to about 60 to 70 head of beef,” she added. To end the annual event, UW unveiled, for the first time, a state economic forecast, and Wyoming legislative leaders reviewed the upcoming 2024 budget with forum attendees. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Room For One More At The Dinner Table For four years, my husband Tyler and I have been licensed foster parents. We embarked on the adventure in 2019, just before the pandemic hit, and during this time, we’ve had a dozen kids come and go on the ranch. In 2021, we adopted a son out of foster care, adding to our rowdy bunch of cowkids. It’s been a wild ride with plenty of ups and downs. Even though the system can be challenging at times, and the stories are often quite heartbreaking, I can tell you this with great certainty – the kids are worth it. Let me say it again. Our nation’s vulnerable children are absolutely worth fighting for. Today, in the U.S., there are nearly 400,000 children in foster care, and 125,000 of those kids are eligible for adoption, awaiting forever homes.

Each year, more than 20,000 children age out of the foster care system, and without the support of a loving, caring adult for ongoing mentorship as they enter adulthood, these children are at increased risk of poor educational outcomes, homelessness, unemployment, incarceration and substance abuse. The reason I feel called to write about this topic in my column this week is because we got another call today for a sibling group. Did we have room for three? It broke my heart to say “no,” but in this season of life we are in, we are absolutely maxed out at four. The kids are ages nine, seven, six and five, and although we continue to renew our license after adopting our fourth child, we are content with adjusting to life as a family of six and navigating through these years together.

Maybe one day we’ll have room for one more at the dinner table, and we sure pray we are ready to answer the call when God asks us to step up for one more. But for right now, this ranch mom who struggles to say “no” to anybody, had to say “no” to three kids in need of a safe place to stay. It’s absolutely crushing to me not to be that family, but this is why I feel it’s important to continue to use my platform to encourage others to step into this hard space. In every community across rural America, there are children who need a family to say “yes” when the call comes in. We need families who are willing to do the hard thing and open up their homes to our youth. Truly, I could go on and on about how foster care has impacted our family. It’s made our children more empathetic. It’s made us more aware to the traumas and challenges facing our neighbors. We are called to love one another, and I can’t think of a better way to do this than by loving on a kid who just needs a safe, secure, loving home to stay for a little while, or maybe even forever. And agriculture is the perfect setting for it. On our farms and ranches we

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SALE REPORTS Largent and Sons Herefords "Prime World" Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor Nov. 16, 2023 Largent and Sons Hereford Ranch, Kaycee Auctioneer: Joe Goggins 84 Two-Year-Old Hereford Bulls Avg. $7,514 13 Fall Yearling Hereford Bulls Avg. $6,346 Top Sellers Two-year-old bulls Lot 1 – L3 B413 Desert Value 219 – Price: $17,000 DOB: 3/15/22 Sire: EFBeef BR Validated B413 Dam’s Sire: L3 Desert Comfort 509 EPDs: BW: +3.6, WW: +65, YW: +100, Milk: +35 and M&G: +68 Buyer: Bayers Herefords, Reva, S.D. Lot 2 – L3 B413 Desert Value 289 – Price: $16,000 DOB: 4/20/22 Sire: EFBeef BR Validated B413 Dam’s Sire: OR TP Desert Prime EPDs: BW: +2.9, WW: +70, YW: +114, Milk: +28 and M&G: +63 Buyer: Lawrence Ranch, Buffalo Lot 9 – TP MR Final Test 204 – Price: $14,000 DOB: 3/21/22 Sire: UPS Final Test 9027 Dam’s Sire: Star L3 Berber Vision 540 EPDs: BW: +2.7, WW: +62, YW: +104, Milk: +35 and M&G: +66 Buyer: Keenan Ranch, Ismay, Mont. Fall bulls Lot 93 – L3 Desert Toro 311 – Price: $10,500 DOB: 8/24/22 Sire: OR TP Desert Prime Dam’s Sire: L3 Desert Gear 065 EPDs: BW: +2.1, WW: +56, YW: +89, Milk: +33 and M&G: +61 Buyer: Empire Ranch, Sundance Lot 91 – ML Desert Toro 300 – Price: $10,000 DOB: 7/8/22 Sire: OR TP Desert Prime Dam’s Sire: L3 Desert Gear 065 EPDs: BW: +2.1, WW: +61, YW: +97, Milk: +33 and M&G: +63 Buyer: Galloway Ranch, LLC., Ten Sleep Lot 91 – KL Desert Toro 308 – Price: $10,000 DOB: 8/15/22 Sire: OR TP Desert Prime Dam’s Sire: Desert Comfort 037 EPDs: BW: +1.4, WW: +58, YW: +89, Milk: +30 and M&G: +59 Buyer: Galloway Ranch, LLC., Ten Sleep

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Don Day Jr. provides winter weather update at 2023 WAID Conference The Wyoming Association of Irrigation Districts (WAID) held its First Annual Conference at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Casper Nov. 8-9. The event included open forum discussions, where local Meteorologist Don Day Jr. provided a review of Wyoming’s historical weather patterns and discussed his winter weather forecast. Day specializes in weather forecasting and analysis for agriculture and is the president and chief meteorologist of DayWeather, Inc., where he and his team of meteorologists provide customized weather services across Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska, tailored to rural and ag listeners. Understanding El Niño and La Niña “To understand Wyoming’s winter and spring forecast, we have to first understand the climate patterns in the Pacific

Ocean,” Day began. El Niño and La Niña are Pacific Ocean climate patterns influencing weather worldwide. In normal Pacific Ocean conditions, the trade winds blow west along the equator, taking warm water from South America towards Asia, according to the National Ocean Service (NOS). NOS describes El Niño and La Niña as opposing climate patterns, breaking normal conditions. Scientists call these phenomena the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle and periods of El Niño and La Niña typically last nine to 12 months and can occur every two to seven years but never on a regular schedule. According to NOS, El Niño affects weather significantly, as warmer waters cause the Pacific jet stream to move south of its neutral position. This shift in the northern U.S. and Canada creates drier

and warmer weather than usual, but in the U.S. Gulf Coast and Southeast, it creates wetter weather. During a La Niña, trade winds are stronger than normal and push more warm water toward Asia, bringing cold water to the surface. When cold waters in the Pacific push the jet stream northward, it tends to lead to drought in the southern U.S. and heavy rains in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Day stated, “We are in an El Niño Modoki, which is different from the traditional El Niño because warming occurs mainly in the Central Equatorial Pacific region, rather than the Eastern Pacific region and should peak by January, which is good news for Wyoming.” Wyoming weather forecast “We are not in a weak or super El Niño, we are running in the middle,” Day noted.

“During the early parts of the winter season, through the rest of 2023, data suggests a normal to drier-than-normal period for most of the West.” He added, “With a variety of weather models to utilize, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released their prediction an El Niño is in place heading into winter for the first time in four years, driving the outlook for warmer-than-average temperatures for the northern tier of the continental U.S.” “South and central Wyoming will more likely see an early winter, and the north and northwest part of the state will be drier until March to May, where they will see spring moisture,” he continued. “We will see good snowpack this year in the spring, and Wyoming will see wide spread moisture.” Day further explained there is currently a polar vortex form-

ing in the stratosphere over the North Pole, which is expected to strengthen rapidly as the winter of 2023-24 inches closer.” “A polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air which surrounds the poles and becomes stronger during winter months,” according to NOAA. “As the current polar vortex continues to strengthen this year, it is crucial to be aware of its potential impacts.” NOAA has also predicted most of Wyoming will have equal chances of seasonal temperatures and precipitation through the end of February. To stay up-to-date on Wyoming weather, the Climate Prediction Center updates the threemonth outlook each month, and the next update came available on Nov. 16. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Letter of Termination signed A letter of termination for Western Nuclear, Inc.’s (WNI) Split Rock Uranium license was signed by Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director Todd Parfitt and DEQ’s Land Quality Division (LQD) Administrator Kyle Wendtland.

The signatures not only represent the transference of custodianship for long-term care and maintenance of the uranium milling site from WNI to the Department of Energy (DOE), but also represent a significant achievement for Wyoming. In 2018, Wyoming

secured regulatory authority from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for uranium milling and mining, becoming an “Agreement State.” According to Wendtland, “This is the first Title II milling site in Wyoming that has completed the rig-

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Brandi O’Brien is LQD’s Natural Resources Program manager for the Uranium Recovery Program and was a staff member involved in the process of Wyoming becoming an Agreement State. “What this termination shows is Wyoming, as an Agreement State, can work through the detailed regulatory process and efficiently get the job done

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Happy Thanksgiving I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a morning person. I truly love the early morning, but I also love to stay up late. The two don’t go hand in hand very well. However, one of the few things that will get me out of bed in the early morning is a good hunt. I am blessed to experience many great hunts throughout the year, and this past week was no exception. I took my youngest son, Mason, to the Sandhills of Nebraska for his first official deer hunt where we also enjoyed camaraderie with great friends. I’m a bit slow to wake, so each morning we would slowly load our gear and finally head out for our “spot.”

The temperatures were fantastic, so as we sat in the dark, we could focus more clearly on our surroundings than on keeping ourselves warm. It was bliss. Pure silence. As the red and orange light began to glow on the eastern horizon, the world around us gradually began to awaken. At the first sign of light, the sheen of the water on the river began to appear, followed slightly by the honking sounds of geese. The ducks began their chatter next, and I always joke with Mason, “Those ducks are laughing at us!” Those who have heard a duck’s classic “quack, quack, quack, quack, quack” know

exactly what I mean. Next, the Sandhill cranes joined in with their bugling calls. The turkeys gobbled in the distance, and as the light became more prevalent, the outline of animals moving in the distance caught our eye. A mule deer buck followed his harem of does. A coyote sleeked through the tall grass in search of prey, and a pair of raccoons took a swim across the river. In the distance, a whitetail buck chased some does trying to coax them in his direction. A rooster pheasant took flight just above the cattails before landing in the marsh. Before long, as full light approached, the world around us was fully awake. As I sat in contemplation, bearing witness to my surroundings, my mind was released from all of the tasks and concerns of the day, the next week and the following months – meetings, phone calls, contracts, paperwork, kids’ activities, employees, future planning, finances, management, business logis-

tics, partnerships, world events, politics, etc. It occurs to me in the moment what we, as people, all need on a more consistent basis is perspective. Those who haven’t experienced some level of what I have described, in a somewhat frequent fashion, should. I think it’s one of the most healthy things we can do for ourselves. I’m not advocating for everyone to love hunting. I am, however, strongly recommending we each find a way to develop perspective to help find more peace and contentment in our lives. We live in a world embodied with busyness. Each day when we wake, we become immediately shouldered with all of the responsibilities of the day – everything that must be done and the tight schedules we so adamantly try to control. I’m guilty of it myself. I’m quite “task oriented” and my list of things to do seems to only grow. But, sitting in the dark in the boonies of

Nebraska, watching Mother Nature do what Mother Nature does, always brings me back to reality with a renewed perspective of what’s actually important. I think we can all agree important and necessary things go on every day in each of our lives. But, I also think it’s easy to forget why we are engaged in each of those things. Life can be hard at times, and we can all be pretty good at making it even harder. We take on more responsibility, more debt and more tasks, ultimately creating more stress, which leads to less time for the things that are most important in the end. I have hosted hundreds of workshops and given speeches in many states across our country. In doing so, I often ask my audience to write down the three most important things in their lives. In over 20 years of experience the answers have never changed. Without fail, they are faith, family and friends. I then ask, “If faith, fam-

ily and friends are the absolute most important, does what we do, how we spend our time and what occupies our mind, reflect exactly that?” For many of us, it does not. Life can get messy. Things can get complicated from time to time. But, it doesn’t always have to be this way. Proper perspective begins with us. It begins with us intentionally and consistently setting aside time to step out of the hustle and bustle and allowing our minds and bodies to relax and release the pressure we feel from everyday life. Sometimes it takes us forcing ourselves to carve out time where time is best spent, where it reflects the things we identify as being the most important. As we enter this week of Thanksgiving, be intentional and give yourself permission to discover your best way to gain perspective and then act on it. Spend the finite amount of time you’re given to mirror what’s the most important to you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Gordon responds to legal win Gov. Mark Gordon is celebrating a legal victory for the state of Wyoming in a 2022 lawsuit by environmental groups which challenged the Converse County Oil and Gas Project. Judge Chutkan with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied a request for a preliminary injunction to stop the project and dismissed five of six claims brought by the plaintiffs. “Judge Chutkan’s decision is a major win for Wyoming,” Gordon said. “As I stated when this lawsuit was filed, the environmental impact statement was a result of a years-long cooperative process including federal agencies, state and local government, industry and private landowners. All worked together to develop a plan which allowed energy development while protecting our state’s wildlife and natural resources.” “I have diligently defended Wyoming’s oil and gas industry from attempts to shut down federally-approved projects, and I appreciate the ongoing work of our Attorney General’s Office to protect Wyoming’s energy industry from dubious legal claims,” he added.

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USMEF hosts strategic planning conference, elects officers in New Orleans The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) kicked off its Strategic Planning Conference on Nov. 8 in New Orleans, covering a range of topics impacting global demand for U.S. pork, beef and lamb. USMEF Chair Dean Meyer, a livestock and grain producer from Rock Rapids, Iowa, welcomed attendees with a reminder of how the organization brings together diverse sectors of agriculture to work toward common objectives. “Regardless of the sector we are based in, we’re able to come together on most issues and provide a unified voice,” Meyer said. “And I don’t need to tell you, American agriculture needs this unified voice now more than ever, because there are critical programs and issues in need of our support.” Conference highlights To start, Keynote Speaker Alexis Taylor, U.S.

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Department of Agriculture (USDA) undersecretary for trade and agricultural affairs, spoke on a new market development program, which was recently announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Taylor noted the USDA plans to utilize $1.3 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation to fund a Regional Agricultural Promotion Program aimed at diversifying export markets for U.S. agricultural products. Additionally, Taylor spoke about USDA’s successful partnership with the red meat industry in expanding global demand. Noting the strong track record of USDA market development programs in providing value-added returns to U.S. producers, Taylor provided examples of how USMEF utilizes USDA funds to grow the international customer base.

Following Taylor, USMEF Vice President for the Asia Pacific Jihae Yang emphasized the analytical approach USMEF uses to develop specific marketing strategies. “Knowing where and how to invest is critical, and working in-country enables USMEF staff to analyze individual markets, understand supply chains and build long-term relationships with businesses,” she said. USMEF Latin America Representative Homero Recio reviewed a USMEF training and evaluation program in Colombia, which was developed to help butcher shops improve operational practices and, ultimately, increase sales of U.S. red meat. USMEF President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Halstrom also addressed conference attendees, providing an update on the current state of red meat exports

and his outlook for 2024. Halstrom highlighted Mexico as a market in which both U.S. pork and beef are performing exceptionally well, with pork exports to Mexico well on the way to another annual record. He noted U.S. pork exports are achieving broadbased growth in 2023, with demand accelerating in Central America and the Caribbean and the U.S. recapturing market share from European pork in several Asia Pacific destinations. The environment is less favorable for U.S. beef, with 2023 exports running well below last year’s recordlarge volumes in major Asian markets. But, Halstrom emphasized even in the face of significant headwinds, the U.S. beef industry has opportunities to capture new customers, especially by highlighting the value and versatility offered by underutilized beef cuts.

Guest speakers at the conference included ag policy journalist and analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, who provided an update on farm bill negotiations, the fastapproaching government shutdown deadline and other items of interest currently before Congress, as well as Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, who expressed appreciation for USMEF’s efforts to expand global demand and to highlight the quality and safety of U.S. red meat. “We have to work together to defend agriculture, grow agriculture and sell it all over the world,” Pillen said. “And, it’s important that we’re very transparent so we can maintain the trust we’ve earned as the most respected producers in the world.” Officer elections The conference wrapped up on Nov. 10 with the election of a new officer team, including Randy Spronk, a pork and grain producer from Edgerton, Minn. as the new USMEF chair. A past president of

the National Pork Producers Council and Minnesota Pork Producers Association, Spronk is president and managing partner for Spronk Brothers Holding, which includes operations which produce pork and feedgrains, along with feed milling and delivery. Spronk is also part of a group of producers who purchased a former Hormel plant and markets pork products under the label of Wholestone Foods. Additionally, Spronk has participated in numerous trade missions, beginning with a 1999 journey to Japan with then-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura. He made his first return to Japan this year as part of a USMEF delegation which also visited South Korea. Spronk succeeds outgoing USMEF Chair Dean Meyer, a corn, soybean and livestock producer from Rock Rapids, Iowa. Steve Hanson, a cattle rancher from southwestern Nebraska who is also Continued on next page

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New chair – New U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Chair Randy Spronk addressed members at the USMEF Strategic Planning Conference in New Orleans. USMEF photo

Award winner – Ambassador Terry Branstad (left) received the Michael J. Mansfield Award from outgoing U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Chair Dean Meyer (right). USMEF photo

Partnerships panel – Pictured from right to left, U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor joined U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Staff Members Homero Recio, Jihae Yang and John Hinners for a discussion of promotional partnerships to capitalize on third-party contributions to maximize impact. USMEF photo

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president of the Nebraska Cattlemen, will serve as USMEF chair-elect in the coming year. The vice chair is Jay Theiler, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Agri Beef, based in Boise, Idaho. The newest USMEF officer is Secretary/Treasurer David Bruntz, a farmer and cattle feeder from Friend, Neb. Bruntz farms with his

brother and nephew, raising corn and soybeans along with fed cattle. His past leadership roles include serving as chair of the Nebraska Corn Board, president of the Nebraska Cattlemen and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association regional vice president. Bruntz has also served on the USMEF Executive Committee, representing the feedgrains sector.

USMEF represents producers across all sectors with the mission of increasing the value and profit opportunities for the U.S. beef, pork and lamb industries by enhancing demand in export markets through a coordinated and collaborative partnership of all stakeholders. USMEF members will next meet May 22-24, 2024 for the Spring Conference in Kansas City, Mo. For more on USMEF, visit usmef.org.

Recognizing years of service – Bill Westman accepted the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) Distinguished Service Award for his many years of service with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the North American Meat Institute. USMEF photo

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CALENDAR

SALES Nov. 27

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Nov. 27

EVENTS

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Nov. 28 Dec. 1-2 Dec. 1-2 Dec. 3-5 Dec. 4-6 Dec. 6-8 Dec. 7-16 Dec. 8-9 Dec. 11

Office of State Lands and Investments Public Hearing, 5:30 p.m., Cody Field Office, Cody. For more information, visit lands.wyo.gov. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association 16th Annual Meeting, Embassy Suites, Fort Worth, Texas. For more information or to register for the meeting, visit uscattlemen.org/ or call Lia Biondo at 202-870-1552. Cody Gun Show, Cody Auditorium, Cody. For information and table reservations, call Paul at 307-254-2090 Nebraska Farm Bureau 106th Annual State Meeting and Convention, Younes Conference Center South, Kearney, Neb. For more information, visit nefb.org/convention. Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show, Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, Casper. For more information, visit wysga.org. 2023 Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Convention and Trade Show, Younes Conference Center South, Kearney, Neb. For more information, visit nebraskacattlemen.org. 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nev. For more information, visit nfrexperience.com. Nebraska Farmers Union 2023 State Convention, Divots Convention Center and Norfolk Lodge and Suites, Norfolk, Neb. For more information, visit nebraskafarmersunion.org. Wyoming Water and Waste Advisory Board Meeting, 9 a.m., Zoom or in-person at the Department of Environmental Quality Office, Cheyenne. For more information, contact Gina Thompson at gina.thompson@wyo.gov or at 307-777-7343.

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November 20 – 834 Head • Cows and Bulls $2 to $3 Lower BULLS 1 Blk Cow, 1465# ......................$8300 Graham, John - Lovell Lockwood, Milford - Big Piney 50 1 Blk Bull, 1695#......................$109 1 CharX Cow, 1155# .................$9600 Pitchfork Ranch - Meeteetse 1 Blk Cow, 1335# ......................$8650 1 XBred Bull, 2015# ................$10800 1 Blk Cow, 1165#.......................$8500 00 1 XBred Bull, 1945# ................$107 Price, Kent - Daniel Price, Charles - Daniel 1 Red Cow, 1320#.....................$9300 2 Blk Bulls, avg. 1603#............$10600 3 Mxd Cows, avg. 1678# ..........$8900 1 Blk Bull, 1940#........................$9650 Rose, Arthur - Meeteetse Grubbing Hoe Ranch - Pinedale 1 XBred Cow, 1645# .................$9250 1 Hrfd Bull, 1730#....................$10400 Cuin, Karen Frazier & Mike - Lander Lockwood, Milford - Big Piney 1 CharX Cow, 1470# .................$9200 1 Blk Bull, 1700#......................$10100 1 Blk Cow, 1100#.......................$8300 Murdock Land & Livestock - Big Piney Lyman Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 2 Blk Bulls, avg. 1728#............$10050 5 Blk Cows, avg. 1473# ............$9100 Greybull River Land & Cattle - Meeteetse 5 Blk Cows, avg. 1365# ............$9000 1 Blk Bull, 1855#........................$9800 Murdock Land & Livestock - Big Piney Lyman Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1310# ......................$9050 1 Blk Bull, 1880#........................$9750 1 BWF Cow, 1410# ...................$8700 BRED COWS 1 Red Cow, 1240#.....................$8000 Pitchfork Ranch - Meeteetse Price, Charles - Daniel 25 Blk Bred Cows, 3-6 YO ..$1975/Hd. 1 Blk Cow, 1435# ......................$9000 Thoman, Blaine - LaBarge 1 Hrfd Cow, 1330#.....................$8200 22 Blk Bred Cows, 5-7 YO ..$1725/Hd. Blackstar Cattle Co. - Hyattville 42 Blk Bred Cows, SM .......$1600/Hd. 1 Blk Cow, 1650# ......................$8850 23 Blk Bred Cows, ST ........$1300/Hd. 1 BWF Cow, 1390# ...................$8400 COWS Beard, Michael - Daniel Pitchfork Ranch LLC - Meeteetse 1 Blk Cow, 1230# ......................$8800 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1105#........... $11300 1 BWF Cow, 1505# ...................$8100 50 1 Blk Cow, 1180#.....................$105 Clark, Kenneth - Big Piney 4 Blk Cows, avg. 1313# ............$9400 1 CharX Cow, 1330# .................$8750 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1355# ............$9350 1 CharX Cow, 1295# .................$8500 7 Blk Cows, avg. 1366# ............$8850 Grubbing Hoe Ranch - Pinedale Nicholas, Jacob - Fort Washakie 11 BWF Cows, avg. 1322# .......$8300 5 Blk Cows, avg. 1415# ............$9950 HEIFERS 5 Rd/Blk Cows, avg. 1410#.......$9800 Martin, Garric - Lander 6 Blk Cows, avg. 1472# ............$9750 5 BWF Hfrs, avg. 854# ............$20700 Greybull River Land & Cattle - Meeteetse Larsen Ranch Co. - Meeteetse 1 Blk Cow, 1700# ......................$9650 15 Blk Hfrs, avg. 991# .............$19150

HEIFER CALVES Klaren Cattle Co. - Pinedale 23 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 388# ...$28800 HEIFERETTES Pitchfork Ranch - Meeteetse 12 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 992#.......$14000 STEER CALVES Klaren Cattle Co. - Pinedale 6 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 395#......$33000 McCumber, Cort - Thermopolis 1 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 410# .........$32000 Dooley, Mark - Worland 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 426# .........$30900 Howe, Glen - Lovell 4 RWF Str Clvs, avg. 485# .....$30600 Hopkin Livestock - Lovell 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 452# .........$30200 Thoman, Blaine - LaBarge 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 449# .......... $30000 Hicks, Rob - Cody 1 Red Str Calf, 495# ................. $29250 Miller, John - Worland 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 447# .......... $28250

Stevenson’s Diamond Dot Fall Production Sale, at the ranch, Hobson, Mont., 406-366-9023, 406-374-2250, stevensonsdiamonddot.com Bullerman Angus Farm Retirement Sale, Bullerman Angus Farm, Rushmore, Minn., 507-360-2154, 507-360-9639, bullermanangus.com Ward Livestock Fifth Annual Red White & Blue Bull Sale, at the ranch, Laramie, 307-399-9863 Big Mountain Auctions Online Only Auction, 208-431-9300, bigmountainauctions.com T-Heart Ranch High Altitude Female Sale, at the ranch, LaGarita, Colo., 719-850-3082, 719-850-3083, t-heartranch.com Leachman Cattle of Colorado High Altitude Sale, Loma Livestock, Loma, Colo., 970-568-3983, leachman.com Hollow Top Angus Second Annual Production Sale, Montana Livestock Auction, Ramsay, Mont., 406-223-5078, hollowtopangus.com Fredrickson Ranch Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Spearfish, S.D., 605254-4872, fredricksonranch.com Pharo Cattle Company Sale, Valentine, Neb., 800-311-0995, pharocattle.com ZumBrunnen Angus Annual Bull & Female Production Sale, at the ranch, Lusk, 307-216-0198, 307-334-2265, zbangus.com Western Video Market, Silver Legacy, Reno, Nev., 530-347-3793, wvmcattle.com Beckton’s Fall Production Sale, at the ranch, Sheridan, 307-674-6095, 307674-8162, becktonredangus.com Amdahl Angus & Hereford Fall Bull & Female Production Sale Plus Complete Hereford Herd Dispersion, at the ranch, Piedmont, S.D., 605-9996487, 605-929-3717, amdahlangusandhereford.com Sitz Angus 58th Annual Fall Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Harrison, Mont., 406-683-5277, 406-581-9153, 208-670-2364, sitzangus.com Bowman Cattle Ranch-Ready Rugged Two-Year-Old Bull Sale, Sugar Valley Stockyards, Gering, Neb., 307-287-6503, 307-575-4992, bowmancattle.com KG Ranch Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Three Forks, Mont., 406285-3660, kgranch.com 5L Red Angus 2023 Fall Profit $eeker Bull Sale, at the ranch, Sheridan, Mont., 406-596-1204, 855-552-8557, 5lredangus.com Hummel Cattle Company and Friends Angus Bull and Commercial Female Sale, Snowy Range Equestrian Center, Laramie, 307-399-7617 Lofink Farms Live Hay Auction, Lofink Farms Stackyard, Thermopolis, 307921-1825, 307-921-1864 Cross Diamond Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Bertrand, Neb., 308-991-2452, crossdiamondcattle.com The Berry’s Herefords Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Cheyenne, 307-6345178 and 307-630-7944 Rock Lake Angus Production Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-331-1175, 406-600-7514, rocklakeangus.com Shipwheel Cattle Company 15th Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Chinook, Mont., 406-357-2492, shipwheelcattle.com Eagle Valley Ranch Dispersal, Dillon Livestock Auction, Dillon, Mont., 406925-9888, 406-660-1889, dillonlivestockauction.com Bobcat Angus 19th Annual Production Sale, Western Livestock Auction, Great Falls, Mont., 406-937-5858, 406-788-3272, 406-788-3244, bobcatangus.com

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Half-Breed Buffaloes Consignment of Wyoming cattle includes two animals sired by a buffalo bull Thus reads the headlines of a news item in the Nov. 30, 1901 issue of the Rawlins Republican, with the following article: A. Petrie of Walcott arrived in Omaha, Neb. last week with a shipment of cattle sent in by Richard Savage and R.C. Mid-

dlewood, which included a cow and a steer whose head and shoulders made it apparent they had buffalo blood. About eight years ago, Savage, who is a big ranchman located near Fort Steele, discovered a buffalo bull calf on the Red Desert, which he captured and tamed. The calf evidently had come down from the North with a herd

of buffalo to winter on the desert and after straying from the herd, was unable to find its way back. Savage raised the calf, which grew into a fine 1,200-pound bull and allowed him to run with his cattle, and at present, has a number of animals which are half-bloods and quarter-bloods. Savage placed a ring in the animal’s nose and used other means to protect him from hunters, but about two years ago, a tenderfoot happened along who perhaps did not know buffaloes were not born with rings in the noses and shot the bull, which in all probability was the last buffalo in the state of Wyoming. – Omaha Drovers’ Journal

• Upcoming Sales • Nov. 30 – All Class Cattle Monday, Dec. 4 – Feeder Special Dec. 7 – All Class Cattle Dec. 14 – Bred Cow Special w/ All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Dec. 21 – No Sale • Merry Christmas! Dec. 28 – No Sale • Happy New Year!

Consignments • December 4 – Feeder Special

Broken Back Ranch – 120 black steers, 500-600#, 35 black heifers, 400-500#, two rounds of shots, pre-conditioned. Mendez Brothers – 150 mixed black, 500-550#, two rounds of shots. Eddy Shumway – 120 mixed black, 500-600#, two rounds of shots. Leroy Shumway – 100 mixed black, 570-640#, two rounds of shots, pre-conditioned, all natural. Larry Bentley – 100 mixed black, 450-550#, two rounds of shots. Moon Crest Ranch – 160 black steers, 550-650#, 45 black heifers, 500-550#, two rounds of shots, fancy, one-iron calves, weaned mid-October. Eric Bower – 50 mixed black, 600-700#, two rounds of shots, Multi Min and poured, weaned Sept. 27. Travis Allen – 18 black steers, 15 black heifers, 500-550#, two rounds of shots, weaned Oct. 1. Schatz Ranch – 30 mostly black steers, two rounds of shots, 500-700#. Jarred Bower – 20 mixed black,600-700#, two rounds of shots, Multi Min and poured, weaned Sept. 27. Mike Goton – 20 mixed black, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding.

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A cow “beefalo,” which is a cross between a bison and domestic cattle, was reportedly photographed in the Savage Ranch corral, 15 miles north of Saratoga, around 1901. Fort Steele Rancher Richard Savage is standing on the fence admiring the animal, which may have been one of the two crossbreds consigned to the Omaha stockyards by Savage. Photographer unknown. Photo from Dick Perue/Bob Martin collection. Historical Reproductions by Perue

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 31 • November 25, 2023

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES

MARKETS

SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST

FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 24, 2023 Steers Heifers

WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS Location Volume PAYS 11-17

400-500 600-700 700-800 Over 800 Sltr Bull UnUnder 400FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows 80-86 64-92

80-150

Centennial 11-17

103-132.50 89.50-105

$1240-$1975

Crawford 11-17 2852

109 75-97

$1050-$3050

217 165-202.50

101-108 84.50-107.50

$1350-$1935

196-199

79-108 109-118

$1375-$3175

207 197-215.50

105-132.50 85-165

$1385-$3000

191.50-207

96.50-109 80-113

$1300-$1975

92-126 59-90

88-163 $1900-$2450

1507

Riverton 11-21 3817

270-350 250-293

270-330 232.50-287

386 320

296-356 277-299.75

220-293 215-269

260.50-309.50 210-272

210-240 202-235

215-221 185-208

221-253 210

Torrington 11-17 2840 St. Onge 11-17 6088

225.360 205-315

210-365 190-287

247-308 224-277

Big Horn Basin 11-20 834

288 330

282.50-320

226.50-268 233-251

235-251 201-231

210.50 184-206

Stock Cows Pairs

Billings 11-21 2427 Buffalo

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

Volume

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Stock Ewes

Slaughter Bucks

Change

174.75 175.33 177.10 172.20 172.43

175.00 176.08 178.23 173.80 174.35

+0.25 +0.75 +1.13 +1.60 +1.92

SETT PRICE

Month JANUARY MARCH APRIL MAY AUGUST

Week Prev

This Week

Change

227.50 230.10 233.70 237.05 249.93

228.33 231.23 234.90 238.43 251.73

+0.83 +1.13 +1.20 +1.38 +1.80

WHEAT FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Week Prev

This Week

Change

5.53 5.81 5.96 6.10

5.55 5.83 5.97 6.10

+0.02 +0.02 +0.01 NC

CORN FUTURES SETT PRICE

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Week Prev

This Week

4.75 4.93 5.03 5.11

4.70 4.89 5.00 5.09

Change -0.05 -0.04 -0.03 -0.02

OATS FUTURES SETT PRICE

PAYS

No Report

Centennial

No Report

St. Onge

No Report

Month DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

5 AREA WEEKLY WEIGHTED CATTLE PRICE

CUTOUT VALUES CUTOUT VALUES PRIMAL RIB PRIMAL CHUCK PRIMAL ROUND PRIMAL LOIN

Slaughter Ewes

This Week

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

Month

No Report

Week Prev

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

292.53 509.66 242.46 247.82 374.26

296.75 541.12 247.78 255.48 376.52

257.95 448.12 217.89 211.38 328.37

Live Steer Live Heifer Dressed Steer Dressed Heifer

Week Prev

This Week

Change

3.51 3.69 3.80 3.87

3.58 3.75 3.86 3.93

+0.07 +0.06 +0.06 +0.06

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

Month

177.82 177.79 281.42 281.77

179.91 180.05 286.14 284.06

152.89 152.25 241.79 242.00

JANUARY MARCH MAY MAY

Week Prev

This Week

13.60 13.75 13.86 13.89

13.77 13.93 14.05 14.08

Change +0.17 +0.18 +0.19 +0.19

Roll of Victory winners awarded at the 2023 Angus Convention Angus cattle have a tradition of excellence in the show ring, and this history continues across the country each year. The American Angus Association created the Roll of Victory (ROV) Show Program in 1984 to recognize show-winning animals, their sires, dams, breeders and owners on a per year basis. The ROV Show Heifer

of the Year, ROV Bull of the Year and ROV Breeder of the Year were honored at the 2023 Association Awards Dinner and Reception on Nov. 5 in Orlando, Fla. “The 2022-23 ROV Show Program included 20 shows across the country. The ROV program continues to showcase top Angus cattle in the country as they compete for top honors

Show Heifer of the Year – Conley FRKG Queen Meg 1085, owned by Houston Ferree of Sullivan, Ind., was named Roll of Victory Show Heifer of the Year at the 2023 Angus Convention Awards Dinner in Orlando, Fla. Pictured from left to right are Miss American Angus Kelsey Theis; Kylee and Ross Ferree, accepting on behalf of Houston; Case Conley; Kyle Conley and American Angus Association Chief Executive Officer Mark McCully. American Angus Association photo

every year,” said Caitlyn Brandt, director of events and junior activities. “We congratulate the winners on their achievements.” The ROV season runs from June 1 through May 31, and the 20 shows consist of seven Super ROV shows and 13 other recognized shows. Points for these shows are accumulated on an annual basis, rather than on accumula-

tion of points over many years. The ROV Show Heifer of the Year was Conley FRKG Queen Meg 1085, owned by Houston Ferree of Sullivan, Ind. The heifer received supreme and grand-champion honors at the All-American Angus Breeders Futurity and the Atlantic National Show, grand-champion honors at the Cattlemen’s Congress

Breeder of the Year – Express Ranches of Yukon, Okla. was named the Roll of Victory Breeder of the Year at the 2023 Angus Convention Awards Dinner in Orlando, Fla. Pictured from left to right are Miss American Angus Kelsey Theis; Jarold Callahan, Donnie Robertson and Mark Squires, all of Express Ranches and American Angus Association Chief Executive Officer Mark McCully. American Angus Association photo

Show and reserve honors at the National Junior Angus Show. The ROV Show Bull of the Year was Conley Ransom 1810, bred and owned by Case Conley of Sulphur, Okla. This bull was grand champion bull at the Southwestern Exposition Angus Show and reserve champion at the Atlantic National Show and Cattlemen’s Congress Show.

The ROV Breeder of the Year was Express Ranches of Yukon, Okla. Express Ranches earned 844 points from the 20 eligible shows throughout the year. This is the 12th consecutive year Express Ranches has won the award. For more information about the rules and regulations behind the ROV Show Program, visit angus.org/ Show/RovVictoryProgram.

Show Bull of the Year – Conley Ransom 1810, bred and owned by Case Conley of Sulphur, Okla. was named Roll of Victory Show Bull of the Year at the 2023 Angus Convention Awards Dinner in Orlando, Fla. Pictured from left to right are Miss American Angus Kelsey Theis, Case Conley, Kyle Conley and American Angus Association Chief Executive Officer Mark McCully. American Angus Association photo

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AKBASH/KARAKACHAN GUARDIAN PUPS: Born May 6, have been with sheep, cattle, people and herding dogs. Vaccinated, good parents. They have been keeping eagles out of our pastures, $500. Call 208-2634633, Sandpoint, ID ..........12/2

Help Wanted DISTRICT SUPERVISOR POSITION AVAILABLE AT LARAMIE COUNTY WEED AND PEST, PINE BLUFFS, WY: All interested parties should APPLY BY DEC. 15, 2023. Job applications are available on our website at www.laramiecountyweedandpest.com or by calling 307245-3213. Please e-mail your completed application and resume to lcwpboardwy@gmail. com or by mail addressed to attention: LCWP Board, Laramie County Weed and Pest, 801 Muddy Creek Drive, Pine Bluffs, WY 82082 and clearly mark “job application” on the sealed envelope. For more information, contact Bert Macy, board chairman, at 307-6315771 or e-mail lcwpboardwy@ gmail.com .......................... 12/2

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Auctions

Torrington Livestock Markets 307-532-3333 www.torringtonlivestock.com

HISTORIC WYOMING REGISTERED BRAND FOR SALE: LRC, BS, LTH. One iron, branding iron included. Renewed to January 2033. Was originally issued in 1915 to the Jacob Delfelder estate. Call for price, 307-8563044................................11/25

Dogs

RAPID CITY GUN SHOW: Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 3, 9 a.m.2 p.m. Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City, S.D. Buy, sell and trade, $5 daily admission. For more information, call 605-391-8843 .................11/25

Cattle Professional Clipping Services Clipping and fitting for bull and female production sales. Satisfaction through timeliness, quality work and safety. Custom built chute designed with cattle safety in mind. Contact Ryan Nichols 970-768-8338

Solar Water Pumping Systems Water Well Services • Well & Pipeline Design Submersible Pump Specialist Scott Blakeley, Owner ppr@pronghornpump.com www.pronghornpump.com

(307) 436-8513 • Cell: (307) 267-1022

Registered Yearling and Two-Year-Old Black Angus Range Bulls for sale Private Treaty. Good selection for heifers and cows. From popular sires & industry leaders including Spur, Rito 707, Encore and others. Semen tested & ready to go. www.claycreek.net

Clay Creek Angus • 307-762-3541

OLD WYOMING BRAND: K lazy V. One iron, LRC, LHS. $3,000 OBO. Call 307-899-3599 ... 11/25

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CODY GUN SHOW DEC. 1- 2, Cody Auditorium, 1240 Beck Ave., Cody, WY. Guns, knives, Old West collectables. Fri., Dec. 1, noon to 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information and table reservations, call Paul, 307-254-2090........11/25

BULLS FOR SALE

HISTORIC WYOMING BRAND: Registered in 1912 by Goelette Gallatin, two-iron brand, two sets of irons available. LRC, BS, LSH. The lazy PN brand is paid until January 2033. Seller will pay transfer fee. Asking $3,500. Call 307272-4215 .................... 12/16

OLD WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: L over reversed lazy J, top to the right. RHC, RSS, RSH. Two iron, 60-year-old Wyoming brand. Renewed to January 2029. $5,000 OBO. Call or text 307-2727502, leave message for voice calls if no answer................ 11/25

Events

Angus

25 RUNNING AGE COWS: Blacks and reds, start calving April 10, $1,900. ALSO, 18 bred heifers, home raised, calving March 4 for 30 days. Top-end genetics and dispositions, $2,600. Call 970-6201901 .............................12/16 FOR SALE: 500 head black and BWF 3- to 5-year-olds with a few 6-year-olds. Bred to black bulls. To start calving March 21. Located at Gillette, WY. Call 406-853-1835 ...................12/9 WAGYU BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE: Sixty Red Angus/Charolais cross heifers, Montana bred, one iron, AI bred to fullblood Wagyu bull. Start calving around Feb. 14. ALSO, 16 more bred to Wagyu cross bull. Located at Broken Box Ranch, Williams, CA. Call Jerry, 530681-5046 ........................11/25 FOR SALE, 930 HEAD OF BLACK AND BLACK WHITE FACED BRED HEIFERS: Weigh approximately 1,100 lbs. Bred to Black Angus bulls. Preg checked, wormed and breeding shots. All tagged 1st, 2nd and 3rd stage. Located south-central Iowa. Call Larry Schultes, 641-344-6324 .................11/25

Call Jim Sitz (406-925-9888) or Barry McCoy (406-660-1889) DillonLivestockAuction.com 200 BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS: South Dakota origin, OCVD, exposed to proven LBW Black Angus bulls for 45 days. Start calving Feb. 1, 2024. References available. Call 785-3941955 (cell), 785-394-2374 (home) or 785-731-5067.................12/16 ONE LOAD, FANCY, BLACK BRED HEIFERS: One iron, bulls turned out May 20, all first-cycle bred, start calving approximately March 1. Bred to LBW Black Angus bulls. Preg checked Nov. 2. Vaccinated, wormed and Bangs. Located at Gillette, WY. Call 406853-1835 ............................. 12/2 FOR SALE: 200 registered and commercial Black Angus BRED HEIFERS, 1 group of F1 baldy bred heifers. Three groups AI bred to elite calvingease sire: MAF Triumph O415 (Musgrave Exclusive 316 son 2022 high selling calving ease bull) as well as GAR Ashland and SAV Raindance. Two groups pasture bred to “sleep all night” low birthweight, calving-ease Black Angus bulls sired by Sitz Logo 6197. AI bred: Group #1 due March 15. Group #2 due April 9. Bull breds: Group #1 due April 15 for 14 days. Group #2 due May 1 for 21 days. Vaccinated and poured/dewormed. Available FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Delivery and volume discounts available. MILLER ANGUS FARMS, Estelline, S.D. Kody, 605-6901997 or Brady, 605-690-5733 ..................................... TFN FOR SALE: 130 FANCY, BLACK BRED HEIFERS SORTED FOR APRIL CALVING. Bred to 100% registered Black Angus, PAP tested, calving ease bulls. Currently weighing 1,050 lbs. and grazing regrowth meadows at Laramie, WY 7,400’ of elevation. Ranch raised, medium frame, deep bodied heifers with gentle dispositions. Bunk broke. Dog, four wheeler and horse friendly. From long time Wyoming heifer development program, X Bar Cattle Co. Call or text 307-7603837................................11/25

Red Angus FOR SALE: 68 BRED RED ANGUS HEIFERS, one iron, home-raised, weighing over 1,050 lbs. and the best of 600+ head. High elevation heifers raised in southeast Wyoming, summering at Centennial on up to 9,000’. Bred to calve for 40 days starting in early March to 100% registered PAP tested, calving ease, Red Angus bulls. These girls know big rough country, savvy dogs, horses and four wheelers. They are bunk broke and are currently grazing meadow regrowth and being started on a ration. We would like to sell as one package and will help with the freight to keep them together. Call or text 307760-3837 ........................11/25

Hereford THICK AND GENTLE POLLED HEREFORD BULLS OFFERED BY LONG TIME BREEDER. DNA testing and EPD’s available. Johnson Polled Herefords since 1948. Call 208451-5519 ........................12/16 50 HEAD OF REGISTERED BRED HEREFORD COWS, mixed ages, bred to registered Hereford bulls. Fall delivery. Sidwell Ranch. For more information, call Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426 .....12/2

Limousin

2-Year-Old Registered Limousin Bulls

400 FANCY, BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS: 100% bred to ABS True North, Timberline and Sitz Continuity, to calve Feb. 1. Located in Provo, S.D. Call 307391-1474 ........................... 11/25 46 HEAD OF FANCY HIGH-ALTITUDE ANGUS BRED COWS TO CALVE IN APRIL, 2- to 7-year-olds, weaned steers averaged over 570 lbs. and heifers averaged over 550 lbs. All PAP tested as yearlings, $3,000/head. Call Tom Page, 307-760-8429, Laramie, WY .................... 11/25

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Meat Processing

Hay & Feed

Vehicles & Trailers

Place Your Hay & Feed Ad Here

ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE

CLEARANCE SALE! HURRY! TAX BONUS ON TRUCKS & TRAILERS! Ends Dec. 31st

600 PLUS TONS OF 2023 GRASS HAY: Rounds and 3x4, $175/ton, Encampment, WY. Call 307-321-1444 ........ 12/16 Call for scheduling! Newell, S.D. A veteran owned company.

605-456-2230

Pasture FALL GRAZING AVAILABLE FOR 300+ HEAD OF CATTLE: Three or more months, Cody NE. For more information, call 605-488-0301 ...................12/9

Pasture Wanted GOT PASTURE?? Pasture needed December through February for 60 up to 200 cows southeast Wyoming. Call Arnold Tollefson, 307837-2111 .................... 12/16

HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa/grass (80/20), large round net-wrapped bales, $185/ton, 150 tons first cutting, protein 15%, 190 tons second cutting, protein 18%. ALFALFA/GRASS (50/50), large round net-wrapped bales, $180/ ton, 17 tons second cutting, protein 12%. ALFALFA HAY, large round net-wrapped bales, $180/ ton, 149 tons first cutting, protein 11%, 64 tons second cutting, protein 12%. All hay lab tested. Tests available. Have ability to arrange transport trucks, market price. Call 307-217-0386, e-mail earlkmadsen@gmail.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ...................12/16 SHELL CORN FOR SALE: Very good feed value. For more information, call 307754-5864 .....................11/25

PASTURE WANTED for 2,000 yearlings and 500 pairs. Can split into smaller bunches. Call 701-523-1235 ...................1/13

APPROXIMATELY 150 TONS OF SANFOIN/ORCHARD GRASS MIX HAY FOR SALE: Both first and second cutting available, 4x4 squares, $180/ton. Located west of Powell, WY, can load. Call 307-202-0532, leave message ............................. 12/9

Ranch/Pasture Lease Wanted

SELL YOUR COWS AND COMBINES WHILE THE MARKET IS HIGH. Secure reliable income during retirement while keeping land in your family. EVALUATING NEW LEASES AND PARTNERING WITH NEW LANDOWNERS UNTIL APRIL 1. Minimum 7 year lease since we will invest in livestock water development and add pivots to flood irrigated ground. Call/text 307-429-8878.

Horses YOUNG RUNNING BRED HORSES FOR SALE: One weanling, 2 yearlings, two 2-year-olds. ALSO, a couple older geldings, one 4-year-old and one 7-year-old. If interested call or text 307-567-1598, if calls don’t go through send a text with your call back number so calls can be returned ................12/2

Have a horses to sell Advertise Here! Saddles & Tack COWBOY SANTA SHOPS HERE!! 5 STAR saddle pads and MOHAIR cinches. MONTANA Silversmith and AUSTIN Accent jewelry, MONEY clips, barrettes and MORE… Tom BALDING and DUTTON BITS and SPURS. It’s ALWAYS a great day to $AVE on BOOTS: HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! RIDE, ROPE, WORK and play!! LEATHER belts, WALLETS, checkbook covers. Wool VESTS, silk SCARVES and more!! WE CAN ship!! Shop Moss Saddles, Boots and Tack, 4648 West Yellowstone Highway, Casper, WY; 307-472-1872. Our family serving yours for 50 years!! Check us out on Facebook or our website ............. 11/25

Sheep RAMBOUILLET, TARGHEE AND COLUMBIA YEARLING RAMS FOR SALE. Call Russell Bell at 307-680-4950 or 307358-2188 ..........................12/9 TWO REGISTERED DORSET BUCK RAM LAMBS and one aged, registered Dorset ram for sale. Call for pricing, 307-2171975..................................12/9

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Hay & Feed HAY FOR SALE: 300 tons left of first crop hay with protein ranging between 19.7% and 22.4%, baled mature, but not rained on, bales weigh between 1,500 and 1,650 lbs., $160/ton. 400 tons of second crop hay with protein around 21%, baled without rain damage, bales weigh around 1,650-1,800 lbs., $180/ton. 100 tons left of chop hay with 22% protein, contains a few weeds (curly doc) but mostly hay, no rain damage, $140/ ton. ALSO, 140 tons of straw left, bales weigh approximately 1,100 lbs., certified weed free, $75/ton. All bales are 4x4x8 in size. Location between Lovell and Powell, WY. Contact 307272-3712 ........................12/9 ROUND BALED GRASS HAY FOR SALE: Cody, WY area, 1,000 lb. net-wrapped bales, $60/ bale. Call, don’t text, Anthony at 307-254-2645 ................. 1/13 ROUND BALES FOR SALE: No rain, excellent quality!! ALFALFA/GRASS MIX, $140/ ton. ORCHARD/ALFALFA MIX, $140/ton. TRITICALE, $120/ton. Sundance, WY. Call 307-689-8112 ............... 12/9 325 TONS MILLET: Round bales, net wrapped, tested safe, good quality. $135/ton. Call 307-421-3658 or 307421-5587 ...................... 12/9 2023 ALFALFA AND ALFALFA/ GRASS MIX HAY, 3x3 bales barn stored. ALSO, SOME FEEDER HAY and BARLEY STRAW available. Call 307-3500350, Farson, WY ............. 12/9 1,000 LB. ROUND BALES. $175/ton or $85/bale. Located in Douglas, WY. Call 307-7972821..................................12/2 HAY FOR SALE: 2023 first cutting alfalfa/grass mix and second cutting alfalfa. 2023 oat/pea mix and grass mix. ALSO, cornstalk bales. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701-6908116, send a text if no answer or keep trying......................... 12/2

1st and 2nd Cutting Tarped 3x4 Bales Bozeman, MT

(406) 600-4146 BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/ bale. ALSO, 5x6 round bales, $125/ton. GRAIN/OATS, $20/ cwt. Greybull, WY area. Call 307762-3878 or 307-899-4714, leave message ............................. 12/2

W NO 995 , $46

ROUND BALE BARLEY STRAW AND OAT STRAW FOR SALE: Clean, dry and weed released. Long stem from conventional combine. ALSO, round bale grass. FOB Powell, WY. Call 307-254-5115 or 406480-1248 ........................... 12/2

2015 FORD F-350 REG CAB DUALLY XL

HAY FOR SALE: Grass, grass/ alfalfa mix and alfalfa hay. ALSO HAVE WHEAT HAY, oat hay and straw. Cow and barn stored hay. Small squares, 3x3s, 3x4s and round bales. Delivery available!! Call 307-630-3046 ...............12/2 EAR CORN AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2023, $180/ton. Delivery available. Call 605-8925218 ............................. 12/2 1,000 TONS LARGE ROUND GRASS BALES: No rain, bales weigh approximately 1,300 lbs. each, $125/ton. Call Pete Bertolino at Roberts, MT, 406-4251351 ....................................12/30 800 TONS NICE, green grass/ alfalfa mix (80/20); 600 TONS MIX with rain and/or weeds (cow/grinding hay); 300 TONS GRASS HAY, green; 1,000 TONS TRITICALE HAY, mostly green, some with rain; SEVERAL LOADS MILLET HAY, nice!! All types, mostly round bales, some 3x4/4x4. Delivery available. Call 307-630-3768 ................... 11/25 LOTS AND LOTS OF HAY FOR SALE!!! 1,350 lb. round bales, net wrapped. Grass/alfalfa mix, native grass, brome grass, straight alfalfa… Sheridan, WY area. Come and get it!! For pricing, call the ranch, 307-737-2680 or 702-5014243 (cell) .......................... 11/25 GARRISON HAY: Round bales 1,300 lbs. each. Horse and cow quality, $230/ton. Call Tom Page, 307-760-8429, Laramie, WY....................................11/25 270 TONS OF FIRST AND SECOND CUTTING ALFALFA: Netwrapped round bales, no rain. Call for pricing, 307-331-3781 .. 11/25 CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4 bales. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952 ...............TFN

Fire Extinguishers The most POWERFUL FIRE EXTINGUISHING TECHNOLOGY is here!! FIRE PRO Extinguishers feature a concentrate used for over 30 years by fire departments, race tracks and the military. This formula is a non-toxic, powerful cooling liquid with foam and requires no maintenance!! Economical, do-it-yourself refill kits are also available. Choose the best for your equipment today!! For more information, call Arlen Coblentz at 307-850-9663 ... 12/16

Read it in the Roundup Vehicles & Trailers 1978 CHEVROLET TITAN, Cummins, 10 speed, in very good shape. 1991 KENWORTH T600 60 series with 1987 Beall 40’ belly dump trailer. Very good condition, ready to work. Call 406-8605448 ............................11/25 FOR SALE: DIAMOND-D STOCK TRAILER GOOSENECK, 7’ HIGH, 7’ WIDE. Two 10 foot stalls with full 7’ wide gates. Plus rear and side 3-foot access gates. Livestock or horses. HEAVY DUTY, 14,000 GVW FLOOR SUPPORTS 12” O.C. Photos provided on request. $7,500 or best offer. Contact 970-4823986 (landline + voicemail) or 970-402-5377 (text). To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ............... 12/2

6.2L/Auto, 61k Miles, 4wd, BALE FEEDER FLATBED LIST - $49,995 W NO 990 , $47

2021 RAM 3500 REG CAB DUALLY TRADESMAN

Equipment

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6.4L Hemi/Auto 23k Miles, 4wd, WARRANTY! List - $49,995 W NO 995 , $46

2019 CHEVY K-3500 DOUBLE CAB DUALLY 6.0L/Auto, 64k Miles, 4wd List - $50,995 W NO 990 , $49

Offering both Stocking and traditional and installing dealer. One day bale/dump beds. Stocking and turn around! installing dealer. One day In stock now! Ainsworth Motors turn around! Ainsworth, NE Ainsworth Motors 800-210-1681 www.ainsworthmotors.com Ainsworth, NE 800-210-1681

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2021 FORD F-350 CREW CAB XLT 6.2L/Auto, 31k Miles, long box, 4wd WARRANTY! List - $53,995 W NO 995 , $69

2023 CHEVY K-2500 CREW CAB LTZ 6.6L Duramax/Auto ,12k Miles, long box, 4wd WARRANTY! List - $73,995

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Equipment

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Agco 7444 4x4 baler; New Holland 1075 balewagon; Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler; Freeman pull type 3 string balers; Vermeer R23 rake; 3 John Deere 9600 combines; CIH 1010 25’ header; CIH 1015 pick-up header; Challenger MT655C tractor; Komatsu WA500 loader; CIH MX150 loader tractor; New Holland 145 bi-directional tractor; White 30’ disk; John Deere 960 26’ cultivator; New Holland 357 grinder mixer; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; IHC grain truck; Freightliner sleeper truck; WS sleeper truck; Kenworth crane truck, 18 ton, 82’; WS 90 bbl vac truck, Pete 80 bbl vac truck; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Wilson 53”x102” tri axle cattle pot; Cat 262D skid steer; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Degelman 570 rock picker. View equipment at www.bigskyeb.com. Call 406-254-1254 ............. 12/16 FOR SALE: John Deere 643 corn head. Meyer 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and 14 ton gear, very nice. H&S 7+4 16’ chuckwagon with tandem 14 ton running gear. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gear and bunk feeding extensions, been shedded, nice condition. Lorenz 16’x33’ 18 ton stack mover. John Deere 2155 diesel tractor, wide front, 3 pt., runs great. 12’ box scraper with tilt. 24’ portable ground hay feeder. Red Devil 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 ............... 12/9

Livestock Equipment

Livestock Equipment TWO GRAVITY CAKE/RANGE FEEDERS FOR SALE: One white Bolinger gravity cake feeder, holds 1,000 pounds of cake, $1,200 and 1 green Hastings gravity cake feeder, holds 500 pounds of cake, $500. For more information, call Chris, 307-258-6150. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds.....12/16

Fencing AN ABUNDANCE OF RAILROAD TIES from $10-$15, ALSO, 16’ Bridge Timbers, $40. Eldon Riverbend Nursery, Cheyenne, WY. Call Eldon Stellpflug, 307-638-0147 or 307-6301936. If no answer, leave a message ........................... 12/9 LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRIBUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buckand-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!!...TFN

Pipe PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 7/8”, 3 1/2” tubing, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2” casing, 5” casing, 7” casing. Rods 3/4”, 7/8” and 1” located in Montana, can ship anywhere. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ...................4/20 OILFIELD PIPE: PRICE REDUCED!! RPJ Enterprises, Inc. 2 3/8”, 2 7/8”, 3.5” and 3/4” sucker rod is available. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. 2 3/8” and 2 7/8” are on average 31.5’ long per joint. 3.5” is approximately 42+ lengths and sucker rod is 25 ft. Pierce, CO. Call for details, 970324-4580 ..............................2/10

PIPE FOR SALE!!

2 7/8”, 3 1/2” tubing, 4" drill pipe, 4 1/2" casing, 5" casing, 7" casing. Rods 3/4", 7/8” and 1" located in Montana, can ship anywhere. Call Mike • 602-758-4447

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Pipe

Irrigation

Irrigation Systems

The choice is simple.

Copper wire is being stolen from electrically powered pivot systems world-wide. Many growers have resorted to 24-hour guards, razor wire, floodlights and daily disassembly to protect themselves. T-L’s hydraulically No wire to steal! powered pivot systems can be Easier On You. designed with little or no wire to steal. Stop theft and discover T-L’s reliability, simplicity and low maintenance cost. T-L irrigation systems are easier on you - for life.

Big Horn Truck and Equipment

Manderson, WY rairdenjlw@tritel.net • 800-770-6280 Property for Sale FOR SALE: With clear views of the Beartooth Mountains, this pristine 89-acre property with 2,175 ft. of river frontage is located directly across from the Game and Fish hatchery on the Clarks Fork River. With plenty of building sites and abundant pasture, there is plenty of room for livestock, crops or your new home. It is rich with numerous wildlife species and blue-ribbon fishing, with approximately 50 acres of irrigated ground. All acreage is approximate and subject to survey before closing. Irrigation fees are to be determined as well. CALL MIKE CREEL AT COLDWELL BANKER ANTLERS REALTY, INC. 307-587-5533. To view photos, go to www.codyproperty.com, MLS# 10022475, $899,000 ....................... 12/16

Going, Going, Gone

Property for Sale

OREGON RANCH, Baker City, Baker County, OR. The Alder Creek pasture contains over 2,000 acres of native spring, summer and fall pasture. The rangeland is situated just east of Baker City, OR. The property is in good condition and has good perimeter fencing. The range is gently south facing slope with a variety of native grass. FIRST TIME OFFERING at just over $500 per acre for deeded and contiguous ownership, $1,095,000. Give us a call at 541-523-4434, Intermountain Realty, Inc., Greg Sackos, Principal Broker, James Dunlap, Broker, w w w. i n t e r m o u n t a i n l a n d . com .............................. 12/2

EXTENSION EDUCATION By Melissa Cook, UW Extension Educator

Snowmen, Snowmen Everywhere Imagine driving through northwestern Wyoming and coming across a decorated wooden snowman wearing sunglasses and a scarf. You pass through Emblem, population 10, and spot a few children checking out the names painted on a family of snowmen. Further down the road, you roll through the tiny town of Burlington, passing the North Pole Café in Orlando Aagard Park, where laughing people are sipping cocoa and eating Christmas cookies around a bonfire. A horse-drawn carriage full of happy children and their parents passes by the Post Office, where another charming snowman sits out front with “Sue” written down its side. “I just saw the Grinch in Whoville beside that lit-

tle store, and Max, the dog, is handing out treats,” says your traveling companion. You look to confirm Cindy Loo Who and Martha Loo are out there too, with treats in hand. Looking down the streets and into the park, you spot more snowmen. They are everywhere, and as far as you can tell, no two are alike. Hundreds of heartwarming snowmen – 300 to be exact – dot the yards throughout these ranching and farming communities. There are families of snowmen dressed as buck deer and superheroes; snowmen playing violins, riding in Jeeps and tractors and holding their cats and dogs; others are surrounded by cows, horses, presents, mountains and tropical trees and one snowman holds a giant snow-

Property for Sale

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Hunting & Fishing

Roof Coating

3 TUBS RANCH: 3,316+ deeded acres in the treed canyons of 66 Mountain, LaGrange, WY. Lush meadows and mountain outcroppings. Deer, antelope, turkey and sage grouse. Run cows through 12 pastures, plus improvements. Excellent calving facilities. $5,100,000. Casey Essert, Land Broker; Empire Realty, Torrington, WY, 307532-1750 .....................11/25

ARIZONA!! RESORT LIVING LOCATED IN SURPRISE, AZ, THE SUN CITY GRAND!! Boasting three pools, fitness centers, golf, etc.!! This beautiful home on the golf course has modern living with all new furnishings. Two bedrooms, plus office, great and formal living and dining rooms. Just minutes from endless restaurants and shopping! Lanai with your personal waterfall facing the greens!! Pictures upon request. $2,500 monthly/5 months minimum. Wyoming owned!! Call Wendy at 307-751-1017 .... 12/9

DEC. 15-17: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/ DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER, IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: DEC. 15:Sheridan 7:10-7:50 a.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse; Buffalo 9-9:20 a.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Pony Express; Hyattville 12:10-12:30 p.m., Paint Rock Processing; Manderson 12:50-1 p.m., Hiway Bar (drive thru, call/text Greg); Basin 1:15-1:30 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Greybull 1:45-2 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Lovell 2:40-3 p.m., Good 2 Go; Powell 3:30-3:50 p.m., Murdoch’s; Cody 4:30-5 p.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy. DEC. 16: Meeteetse 6:50-7 a.m., Elk Horn Bar (drive thru, call/text Greg) ; Worland 8:108:40 a.m., Coop One Stop; Thermopolis 9:20 a.m.-9:50 a.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 10:20-10:40 a.m., Fast Lane (NW corner) (drive thru); Riverton 11-11:45 a.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Hudson 12-12:15 p.m., Wyoming Custom Meats (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lander 12:30-1 p.m., Zander’s One Stop; Jeffrey City 2:15-2:30 p.m., Split Rock Café (drive thru, call/text Greg); Muddy Gap 3 p.m. (drive thru, call/ text Greg); Casper 4:10-4:50 p.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports. DEC. 17: Glenrock 6:50-7 a.m., east exit on I-25; Douglas 7:30-7:50 a.m., Douglas Feed; Orin Junction 8:40-8:50 a.m., truck stop (drive thru); Lost Springs 9:20-9:40 a.m., Main St. (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lusk 10:15-10:35 a.m., Decker’s Grocery; Mullen, NE 4:10-4:30 p.m., Chuckwagon (drive thru, call/text Greg). For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www. petskafur.net .................12/9

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DEC. 11, 12 & 14: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER, IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: DEC. 11: Pine Bluffs 3:45-4 p.m., Sinclair; Burns 4:15-4:30 p.m., Antelope Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Cheyenne 4:505:10 p.m., Home on the Range Processing (drive thru). DEC. 12: Cheyenne 7:20-7:50 a.m., Tractor Supply; Chugwater 8:45-9 a.m., Stampede Saloon (drive thru); Wheatland 9:4510:15 a.m., Wheatland Travel Plaza; Guernsey 10:50-11:10 a.m., Crazy Tony’s; Fort Laramie 11:20-11:40 a.m., Ft. Laramie Bar/Grill (drive thru); Lingle 11:50-12:20 p.m., Ty’s Pit Stop; Torrington 12:40-1 p.m., Gary’s Gun Shop; Scottsbluff, NE 2-2:30 p.m., Murdoch’s (north side). DEC. 14: Douglas 6:45-7 a.m., Douglas Feed (drive thru, call/text Greg); Bill 7:30-7:40 a.m., Bill’s Store (drive thru, call/text Greg); Wright 8:30-9 a.m., Exxon Big D on S. 387; Newcastle 10:2010:50 a.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Sundance 11:40 a.m.12 p.m., Rapid Stop; Upton, The Coffee Cup (Moorcroft); Moorcroft 12:40-1 p.m., The Coffee Cup; Gillette 1:30-1:50 p.m., T&T Guns and Ammo; Gillette 2:15-2:45 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports. For more information, call Greg, 308750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net ........................12/2

flake over its head, while others sport University of Wyoming fan gear. You can’t help yourself from stepping out of the car for a closer look at the handpainted faces, each inspiring joy and laughter. “Are you going to the cook-off at the Burlington Fire Hall tonight at 5 p.m.?” asks a young child. “There will be 400 ornaments for people to make for their Christmas trees. Oh, and you can vote for the best picture of a Christmas tree, wreath, decorated house and snowman. I hope my tree wins a prize,” the excited child smiles with a toothless grin. “They will be lighting the Veteransʼ Honor Tree and the City Hall trees at 6 p.m. tonight, right before the lighted parade when Santa arrives with presents for all of the kids, and Pauline Parker is giving away a wooden sled,” an eager older child informs you. You smile with the crowd and return to your car to continue on down the road to Otto. Rural homes pop up along the sleepy two-lane highway. They, too, have snowmen in their yards.

Scavenger hunters read the painted names on each snowy yard ornament to find answers to the 20 clues on their worksheets. There will be a prize for that, too. Community snowmen project The Community Christmas Celebration’s winter wonderland didn’t happen overnight. Back in the spring, Parker, a Burlington resident, dreamed of creating a festive environment to unite the three tiny communities of Emblem, Burlington and Otto during the holiday season. She began a massive project in the spring with $600 from the Town of Burlington and a large donation of wood from Tony Nicholson. The Recreation Board, Sara Lanius and Jenny Booth jumped in to help. Donations arrived on Parker’s doorstep as neighbors learned of her goal to spread joy and happiness by placing a snowman in every yard. Children from Robin Allen’s 4-H group painted snowmen, and local young men and women wrapped

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hundreds of gifts donated by Lanius for Santa’s bag. Residents had painting parties and brushed the first layer of white paint on scores of snowmen. Some decorated their own, while others dug through their closets and found ribbons, scarves, sunglasses, hats and a wide variety of embellishments, allowing Parker to craft delightful snowmen one by one. “In the summer, no one wanted to think about snow,” laughs Parker. However, the community breathed life into her dream anyway, offering many hands to lighten the load. Soon, those hands will be cooking, baking and judging the cook-off on Dec. 2. “There are too many volunteers to name, but they know who they are and how grateful we all are for their support,” Parker adds. Community Christmas Celebration The Community Christmas Celebration promises to warm hearts, renew bonds between neighbors and create lasting memories. Be sure to stop on your way through and join the fun. Winter wonderland activities in Burlington will

take place on Dec. 2, starting at 2 p.m. with opening events including carriage rides beginning at the fire hall, and Whoville will open up by the Dry Creek Country Store. At 3 p.m., there will be family-friendly crafts at the North Pole Workshop in the Burlington Town Hall and North Pole Cafe in the Orlando Aagard Park. The Community CookOff will kick off at 5 p.m. Categories include chili, potatoes, noodles, soups and “this or that,” cooked in a crock pot, stock pot or Instant Pot. A tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m., with caroling and the lighting of the Burlington Town Hall and Veterans’ Honor trees, and at 6:30 p.m. there will be a light parade with special visitor Santa Claus at the Burlington Town Hall. Those eager to compete in the cook-off or volunteer for the Community Christmas Celebration can contact Parker at 307-272-1103. Melissa Cook is a University of Wyoming Extension educator in Big Horn County. She can be contacted at mcook12@uwyo.edu or 307-568-4160.

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Christmas Creep Readers may have heard of the “Christmas creep.” No, it’s not me! It refers to a trend by merchants who are putting out their Christmas crud earlier each year. It creeps me out to see Santa Claus, LED tree lights and Christmas cards covered in snow when it’s 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside. There ought to be a law in which stores can’t sell cheap Chinese Christmas crud before the Fourth of July. It’s been a year of attrition as far as our Christmas card list is concerned, and it’s a sign of the moral decay in this country, where fewer people are sending out traditional cards along with the requisite holiday letter bragging about all of their familial accomplishments, like new additions, subtractions and any new tattoos in the family. Last year, the average American family sent out 28 Christmas cards, whereas my wife and I sent just over 100, but I’m sure this number will be greatly reduced this Christmas and it’s not because some of our elderly friends checked out early. With the Post Office raising the price of stamps yet again to 66 cents and the shortage of paper and glitter making cards more expensive, one really has to cut out the waste on their list. So far, it’s been a beans-and-weiners kind of year here at the Pitts’ place, and when the cost of sending a Christmas card exceeds a buck apiece, we have to ask ourselves if everyone on our lists are really that card-worthy. I notice there aren’t as many Hallmark stores around any more. I think it’s better not to send anything at all than to send out cards bought at a dollar store. What does it say about your friendship? That you’re sending a card only because you expect to get one in return? If this is the case, shouldn’t there be an intervention where both parties agree to cease and desist sending out tidings of great joy? I think the day is fast approaching when traditional Christmas cards will be thrown on the trash heap of history, and it’s not only because the Post Office is so busy delivering Amazon stuff

so they don’t have time to get the first-class mail out in a timely manner. In their stead, one will get a Christmas e-mail or text. But, a Christmas e-mail doesn’t say Merry Christmas as well as those wonderful Christmas photo cards we used to get and put on the door of the refrigerator with a magnet. My wife saves those photo cards in scrapbooks for future reference when we’re trying to figure out if so and so is on their third or fourth marriage or if one of the kids is a different sex than they were a year ago. In years past, 93 percent of all Christmas cards were purchased by women, but I insist on having a say because sending them out to customers of my syndicated column can be tricky. I don’t want to send one that’s so big I have to pay extra postage because what does it say to the person who receives it? That I’m getting rich at their expense? Then again, if I send out one too chintzy they’ll think I really am a greedy tightwad. Taking people off of your list because you haven’t heard from them in ages can be tricky too, because sure enough, the day before Christmas, you’ll get a card from them and you don’t have time to retaliate. I have some friends – and they know who they are – who solve this problem by waiting until April to send out their Christmas cards. But, what does this say about a friendship? That they like you too, but not so much it didn’t stop them from waiting until after Christmas to buy their cards at halfprice before expressing their undying love? This Christmas I have a couple suggestions on how to save money. It’s NOT tacky to recycle those free cards sent out by charities begging for money, even though you didn’t give them one red cent. Another option is making your own cards like you did in Kindergarten. As for me, I have the added option of wishing everyone Merry Christmas in my column. Perhaps my customers might even fancy it up with some bells and holly just to show how well we’re all doing.

honey production and colony winterization, but around the early 2000s, they sought out new territory. “We emerged into a new market – migratory beekeeping in the Central Valley of California, the booming almond industry,” Brady added. “Almond trees became an important source of pollen and the Bryant familyʼs survival.” Over the years, Bryant Honey has continued their growth with some of the largest nut producers in the world and have over 10,000 healthy colonies of bees, collecting honey in 14 counties in Wyoming. Bryant Honey has been able to diversify their honey and pollination efforts, creating new territories for their bees to spread their wings in.

“In 2003, my brother Brandon and I created 307 Honey and added a queen breeding program,” Brady explained. The Bryant family is committed to improving the family’s honey bee colony health and continue to promote sustainability, allowing the family business to blossom. The life of a Bryant bee The Bryant team works hard daily to ensure their bees are happy and colonies are healthy. “During summer months, the bees are set out into smaller locations around Wyoming, pollinating and collecting honey off of alfalfa and clover fields,” Brady explained. “After the summer honey season is finished in Wyoming – around late September – the bees start tran-

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sitioning into their winter phase.” The queen bee starts laying fewer eggs as fall progresses, creating a smaller colony size where the bees store as much honey as they can so they have enough for winter. Brady said, “Over the winter, the bees are trucked to Idaho and stored in cold climate sheds for the winter phase, which gives bees a break from outside environmental risks.” “The bees are stored in a building kept at a constant 38 degrees Fahrenheit with fresh air blowing through, which allows the bees to stay cool and rest their hardworking bodies for a couple of months,” he expressed. “By late January, the bees are ready to come out of storage and will be sent off to pollinate out West.” The bees start their journey in the Central Valley of California and will pollinate almonds from Feb. 15 to March 15, then the bees are trucked up north to Washing-

Wyoming honey – Brady Bryant gave Wyoming Women in Ag Symposium attendees a personal tour around his family’s honey production house. WYLR photo

ton to pollinate apples. Bryant bees pollinate for about two weeks before heading back to Wyoming to prepare for the honey season. To end the tour, Brady showed WWIA visitors how the production plant operates and allowed them to sample their honey. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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WLSB continued from page 1 A few state inspectors are currently at the Cheyenne Livestock Expo providing services, but the department is still looking for qualified part-time brand inspectors. Animal health updates Wyoming State Veterinarian Dr. Hallie Hasel updated WLSB and meeting attendees. Hasel invited Joel Douglas, contract support at WLSB, to attend the board meeting and explain the process of brucellosis testing reimbursement. “For test records which meet requirements for reimbursement, WLSB will create a monthly reimbursement invoice and electronically send the invoice and test

records to the veterinarian or facility for verification,” Douglas stated. “The veterinarian or facility will review the documents, update any changes and approve them so WLSB can process. WLSB finalizes the documents and submits the packet for payment,” he continued. “This monthly process is more time efficient and payments are processed easier and faster.” Assistant State Field Veterinarian Dr. Teckla Webb provided the group with Sweetwater County brucellosis testing results from the December 2022 case. “The herds started testing in June 2023 because of winter weather,” she reported.

“It has been a tremendous group effort to get such a large number of cows tested,” Hasel added. “We are shorthanded with testing, but everyone has jumped in to help.” Hasel relayed three U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) positions were vacated in the state and will not be replaced due to USDA budget cuts. Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Rose Digianantonio presented to the group, updating them on current events state veterinarians have been involved in. Digianantonio coordinated a vaccine clinic at the Wind River Indian Reservation in Fort Washakie, where local cats and dogs were vaccinated and microchipped free of charge.

“Everyone who came to the free clinic was very grateful and welcoming, and it’s great to build relationships around Wyoming,” Digianantonio commented. “We have seen two cases of bluetongue recently in Wyoming and cases of leptospirosis have been diagnosed in several dogs and one human in Laramie County,” she added. Digianantonio explained, “Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial infection causing kidney damage and liver failure and even death in pets without appropriate treatment. The disease is passed through the urine of infected animals or contact with water or soil contaminated with their urine.” Veterinarian shortage According to Hasel, cur-

rent veterinarians are retiring faster than new veterinarians are hired, and recruiting associate veterinarians is challenging due to increased debt and a smaller pool of candidates. Wyoming does not currently have a state-funded student loan repayment program, and since competing with states with a loan repayment program is difficult, Wyoming needs a veterinary medicine loan repayment program (VMLRP). USDA’s VMLRP helps qualified veterinarians offset a significant portion of the debt incurred when pursuing veterinary medicine degrees in return for their service in certain high-priority veterinary shortage situations. Hasel warned the group,

without enough vets, the food supply chain is vulnerable to diseases, so Wyoming must address the veterinary shortage to ensure a safe food supply. The veterinarian shortage also has a direct impact on the U.S. food supply. The agriculture industry depends on producers, and producers depend on large animal vets to keep their herds and flocks healthy. Recent USDA data shows a veterinarian shortage in roughly 500 regions across 46 states, and a shortage in veterinary technicians creates widespread problems for the industry. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Friday, November 17 & Tuesday, November 21 Market Report • 3,817 Head Sold Representative Sales COWS BOULDER 3 Cow, 1183# .................................... $107.50 CASPER 1 Cow, 1075# ................................... $105.00 PAVILLION 3 Cow, 1203# ................................... $102.50 BOULDER 5 Cow, 1054# ................................... $100.00 DANIEL 1 Cow, 1135# ...................................... $96.00 PAVILLION 1 Cow, 1385# ..................................... $94.00 BOULDER 5 Cow, 1021# ..................................... $92.50 4 Cow, 1013# ..................................... $92.00 LANDER 1 Cow, 1620# ..................................... $92.00 1 Cow, 1795# ..................................... $91.50 BOULDER 3 Cow, 1313# ..................................... $91.00 CASPER 1 Cow, 1985# ..................................... $90.50 CROWHEART 1 Cow, 1200# ..................................... $90.00 DUBOIS 1 Cow, 1295# ..................................... $88.50 BOULDER 6 Cow, 1302# ..................................... $88.00 CROWHEART 7 Cow, 1477# ..................................... $87.50 FORT WASHAKIE 6 Cow, 1417# ..................................... $87.00 CASPER 7 Cow, 1420# ..................................... $86.50 CROWHEART 7 Cow, 1202# ..................................... $86.00 JACKSON 6 Cow, 1225# ..................................... $85.50 DANIEL 11 Cow, 1310# ...................................... $85.00 BOULDER 6 Cow, 1428# ..................................... $84.50 BULLS DANIEL 3 Bull, 1540# .................................... $108.00 LANDER 1 Bull, 1995# .....................................$117.50 GREEN RIVER 1 Bull, 1860# .....................................$116.00 CROWHEART 2 Bull 1795# ......................................$115.00 KINNEAR 1 Bull, 1995# .....................................$113.50 THERMOPOLIS 1 Bull, 1920# .....................................$112.00 KINNEAR 1 Bull, 2040# .....................................$111.00 EVANSTON 1 Bull, 2105# .....................................$110.00 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 1995# .................................... $109.00 KEMMERER 1 Bull, 2240# .................................... $107.00 BOULDER 2 Bull, 1992# .................................... $104.00 CASPER 1 Bull, 2245# .................................... $101.00 HEIFERETTES CROWHEART 20 Heiferette, 936# ............................. $200.00 PINEDALE 2 Heiferette, 920# ............................. $170.00 DANIEL 6 Heiferette, 927# ............................. $156.00 2 Heiferette, 867# ............................. $155.00 BOULDER 5 Heiferette, 865# ............................. $155.00 PINEDALE 8 Heiferette, 893# ............................. $147.50 BOULDER 1 Heiferette, 1005# ........................... $145.00 LANDER 10 Heiferette, 983# ............................. $140.00 BRED COWS DUBOIS 101 Bred Cow, 1101# (3-6 yr old)...... $1,935.00 WORLAND 4 Bred Cow, 1412# (3-6 yr old) ..... $1,950.00 DANIEL 13 Bred Cow, 1120# (3-6 yr old) ...... $1,825.00

BIG PINEY 3 Bred Cow, 1341# (3-6 yr old) ..... $1,700.00 2 Bred Cow, 1327# (7-9 yr old) ..... $1,500.00 RIVERTON 15 Bred Cow, 1469# (7-9 yr old) ..... $1,450.00 6 Bred Cow, 1513# (7-9 yr old) ..... $1,400.00 CROWHEART 7 Bred Cow, 1277# (9+ yr old) ...... $1,350.00 RIVERTON 5 Bred Cow, 1462# (9+ yr old) ...... $1,350.00 PINEDALE 3 Bred Cow, 1315# (9+ yr old) ...... $1,350.00 STEERS LANDER 3 Steer, 361# .................................... $386.00 BIG PINEY 51 Steer, 438# .................................... $356.00 PAVILLION 7 Steer, 428# .................................... $338.00 LANDER 18 Steer, 451# .................................... $332.00 RIVERTON 2 Steer, 442# .................................... $330.00 BIG PINEY 131 Steer, 535# .................................... $309.50 LANDER 24 Steer, 493# .................................... $299.25 ALCOVA 4 Steer, 493# .................................... $299.00 TEN SLEEP 8 Steer, 500# .................................... $298.00 BIG PINEY 6 Steer, 496# .................................... $296.00 LANDER 67 Steer, 528# .................................... $293.25 PAVILLION 27 Steer, 535# .................................... $291.50 BIG PINEY 5 Steer, 568# .................................... $270.00 PAVILLION 14 Steer, 567# .................................... $262.00 LANDER 32 Steer, 587# .................................... $260.50 BIG PINEY 41 Steer, 606# .................................... $253.00 PAVILLION 23 Steer, 614# .................................... $252.25 TEN SLEEP 11 Steer, 653# .................................... $240.00 WORLAND 2 Steer, 667# .................................... $236.00 RIVERTON 4 Steer, 671# .................................... $231.00 WOLCOTT 2 Steer, 682# .................................... $221.00 STAR VALLEY 31 Steer, 905# .................................... $217.00 HEIFERS DANIEL 142 Heifer, 355# ................................... $320.00 264 Heifer, 425# ................................... $299.75 BIG PINEY 33 Heifer, 408# ................................... $286.00 149 Heifer, 482# ................................... $281.50 DANIEL 95 Heifer, 493# ................................... $278.25 LANDER 43 Heifer, 475# ................................... $277.00 BIG PINEY 23 Heifer, 536# ................................... $272.00 PAVILLION 15 Heifer, 519# ................................... $260.25 CASPER 8 Heifer, 556# ................................... $245.00 RIVERTON 3 Heifer, 571# ................................... $235.00 BIG PINEY 7 Heifer, 562# ................................... $233.00 CASPER 15 Heifer, 593# ................................... $216.00 FORT WASHAKIE 2 Heifer, 595# ................................... $210.00 CASPER 1 Heifer, 630# ................................... $210.00 STAR VALLEY 31 Heifer, 889# ................................... $202.50 6 Heifer, 1001# ................................. $185.00 SHOSHONI 6 Heifer, 1100# ................................. $165.00

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 BRED COW SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • BREDS @ NOON

BRED COWS Rafter Cross Cattle Co. – 250 Blk Ang & AngX (BWF) 3-5 yr old Bred cows. Bred to Blk Ang Bulls to calve March/April. Ran up to 8500’ on high desert range. Good, stout, high elevation cows!! Brown Livestock – 100 Blk Ang 3 yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. Ran on high desert range & raised a great set of calves. Rec Virashield 6VL5 & poured this fall. Extremely fancy cows coming w/ 2nd calf! Ellis Land & Livestock – 95 Blk Ang & AngX 3-10 yr Bred Cows. Bred to Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls to start calving 2/1. Poured @ preg checking. High elevation, reputation set of cows! Complete Dispersion! White Rabbit Ranch – 60 Blk Ang 8 & 9 Yr old Bred cows. Cows are from powerful Baldridge Challenger genetics, from High Lonesome dispersion. Bred to Justin Jensen low PAP Blk Ang bulls & a few Hereford bulls to start calving April 1st. High elevation, nice set of proven mother cows! Hellyer Ranch – 48 Blk Ang SS & ST Bred cows. Bred to Powerful Popo Agie Blk Ang Bulls to calve March / April. Rec Triangle 5 & Poured this fall. Reputation & High elevation! Boone & Jeni Snidecor & John Campbell – 40 Charolette Running Age Bred cows. Bred to Justin Jensen low PAP Blk Ang bulls & a few Fancy Hereford bulls to start calving April 1st. High elevation, nice set of proven mother cows! Greet Ranch – 34 Blk Ang Running Age Bred cows. Bred to Powerful Blk Ang bulls to start calving mid-March. Rec Virashield 6VL5 & ivermectin in Sept. Gentle, home raised, one iron heifers! Reputation! Armada Ranch – 12 Red Ang young Bred cows. Bred to Blk Ang Bulls to calve March-May. Super set of young cows! Rec Virashield 6VL5 & Ivomec this fall. High desert! Nice set of running cows! 12 Blk Ang ST Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang Bulls to calve March-May. Rec Virashield 6VL5 & Ivomec this fall. High desert! Mark & Alicia McConnell – 15 Blk Ang 3-6 yr old Bred Cows. Bred to SO Cattle Blk Ang bulls to calve March-May. Rec Safeguard this fall. Fancy, High elevation cows! Jay Rodewald – 6 Running Age Bred cows. Bred to good Blk Ang & Registered Blk Hereford bull. Bred to calve March/April. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur, Safeguard, Ivermectin & Clean-Up this fall. BRED HEIFERS Greet Ranch – 25 Blk Ang Bred Heifers. Bred to LBW & low PAP Registered Select Sires Hometown 7AN580 bull on 6-1. Rec Virashield 6 VL5 in Sept. 64 Blk Ang Bred Heifers. Bred to LBW Registered Blk Ang Vermillion Bomber sons & Double Lazy A Hometown son. Both set of heifers have Rec Virashield 6 VL5 in Sept. Gentle, home raised, one iron heifers! Reputation! Willow Creek Ranch – 50 BWF (F1) Bred Hfrs appr 1000#. Bred to LBW Blk Ang bulls to calve March/

April. Fancy, High desert, F1 BWF Bred Hfrs! JM Cattle – 50 Blk Sim/Ang Bred Hfrs 1100#. Bred to LBW Blk Summit Sim/Ang Bulls to calve March/ April. Heifers are all one raising, one ranch, Blk Summit Genetics top & bottom. Extremely fancy! Run on High Desert range!! Ellis Land & Livestock – 23 Blk Ang & AngX Bred Hfrs 1000#. Bred to LBW Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls to start calving 2/1. Poured @ preg checking. High elevation, reputation heifers! Complete Dispersion! WEIGHS White Rabbit Ranch – 10 weigh cows Armada Ranch – 12 weighs

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM CALVES Boreen Hay & Cattle – 75 Blk & BWF(F1) Strs (50) & Hfrs (25) 450-650#. Rec Nasalgen, 5 Way + Presponse w/Manheim & 8 way @ branding & weaning. Poured @ weaning. Long time weaned on Bio-Mos Lick tubs & bunk broke. No hormones. High elevation & fancy!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 COW SALE • START TIME 9:00 AM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 COW SALE • START TIME 9:00 AM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 COW SALE W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS LAST SALE OF 2023!

CALVES Arapahoe Ranch – 500 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 400500#. 100% all natural. High elevation. No hormones. IMI Global certified. Sired by Diamond Peak & small % Colyer Hereford bulls. Very high quality!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 WEANED CALF SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM LOAD LOTS @ 10:30 AM CALVES Jay Rodewald – 54 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur, Vista 5 & Once PMH IN @ branding & Precon. Safeguard @ weaning (10-31). Sired by good Blk Ang bulls. Bunk Broke. Knife Cut. No Hormones. Nice calves!

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Contact: Riverton Livestock Auction (307) 856-2209 • Jeff Brown (307) 850-4193 • Tom Linn (307) 728-8519 • Mark Winter (580) 747-9436 www.rivertonlivestock.com • Also watch our live cattle auction at www.cattleusa.com

1490 South 8th Street East • River ton, WY 82501 • (307) 856-2209